stood

1. be standing; be uprightExamples: "We had to stand for the entire performance!"Synonyms: stand, stand upAntonyms: lie, sit

2. be in some specified state or conditionExamples: "I stand corrected"Synonyms: stand

3. occupy a place or location, also metaphoricallyExamples: "We stand on common ground"Synonyms: stand

4. hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or uprightExamples: "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"Synonyms: remain firm, standAntonyms: yield

5. put up with something or somebody unpleasantExamples: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"Synonyms: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out

6. have or maintain a position or stand on an issueExamples: "Where do you stand on the War?"Synonyms: stand