stands

Noun

• a support or foundation
• the position where a thing or person stands
• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
• a small table for holding articles of various kinds
• a support for displaying various articles
• an interruption of normal activity
• a mental position from which things are viewed
• a booth where articles are displayed for sale
• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
• a defensive effort
• plural of stand

Verb

• be standing; be upright
• be in some specified state or condition
• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
• put up with something or somebody unpleasant
• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
• remain inactive or immobile
• be in effect; be or remain in force
  • "The law stands!"
• be tall; have a height of; copula
  • "She stands 6 feet tall"
• put into an upright position
• withstand the force of something
• be available for stud services
• third-person singular simple present indicative of stand

Synonyms

abide, bandstand, base, bear, brook, digest, endure, fend, outdoor stage, pedestal, place upright, point of view, put up, rack, remain firm, resist, sales booth, stall, stand, stand up, standpoint, standstill, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tie-up, tolerate, viewpoint

Antonyms

lie, sit, yield