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Permanent, fixed, or lasting
“So if you're watching, Michael, you have a standing invitation to appear on this program.”
Erect or standing, or rising, up
Stationary and not moving
“With deep, standing water on many major and minor roads, driving conditions were hazardous and there were disruptions to rail services in many areas.”
Still currently functioning or in operation
Having reality or existence
Left somewhere when not in use
Courteously deferential and respectful
Position, status, or reputation
“All serving officers of good standing were entitled to join the RUC, the fledgling Six Counties police force.”
The length of time that something has lasted or that someone has fulfilled a role
“An inter-departmental squabble of long standing.”
High social status or position
The state of being a candidate
A person's point of view or attitude towards something
A sign or indication of a quality or characteristic
State of mind
The ability to withstand prolonged hardship
Present participle for to have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet
“She would stand beside my bed while staring down at me.”
Present participle for to rise to an upright position
“He stood up, waiting for me to stand too, and when I did, he started to amble towards me.”
Present participle for to set in an upright position
“They quickly come to take your order as soon as you stand the flag up in the sand.”
Present participle for to place in a given position
“Stand the vase on top of the fireplace.”
Present participle for to be situated
“Huge glass structures stand where fields of flowers once thrived.”
Present participle for to remain valid or unaltered
“The league's policy on uniforms will stand despite criticism from various pundits.”
Present participle for to be able to endure or tolerate
“I will not be able to stand his constant incoherent chatter for much longer.”
Present participle for to have a certain position within a group
“If the city's football team wins today, they will stand second in the league rankings.”
Present participle for to pay or give what is owed
“Won't you stand a treat, Colonel, for what I have done already?”
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