noun
Meaning 1
Alternative form of stand-to.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Phrase guide
stand to
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verb
Meaning 2
Alternative form of stand-to.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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verb
Meaning 3
To tolerate (something); to be able to withstand (something) stressful that will be ultimately beneficial.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- You could stand to lose a couple pounds.
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verb
Meaning 4
To be on the verge of (something) happening, if certain conditions are met.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- He stands to inherit ten million dollars if that happens!
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verb
Meaning 5
To live up to; to insist upon or maintain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
Examples
- I do not, for that cause, or any other cause, propose to destroy, or alter, or disregard the constitution. I stand to it, fairly, fully, and firmly. Abraham Lincoln
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History
Etymology
Shortened form of "stand to arms"