Definition of stands

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• stands is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
• stands is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
• stands is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of stands

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. abide
  2. bear
  3. brook
  4. digest
  5. endure
  6. put up
  7. stick out
  8. stomach
  9. suffer
  10. support
  11. tolerate
• a support or foundation (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. base
  2. pedestal
• an interruption of normal activity (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. standstill
  2. tie-up
• a booth where articles are displayed for sale (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. sales booth
  2. stall
• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. bandstand
  2. outdoor stage
• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright (verb)

  Examples

  1. I am standing my ground and won't give in!

  Synonyms

  1. remain firm
• a support for displaying various articles (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. rack
• a mental position from which things are viewed (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. point of view
  2. standpoint
  3. viewpoint
• withstand the force of something (verb)

  Examples

  1. stand the test of time

  Synonyms

  1. fend
  2. resist
• put into an upright position (verb)

  Examples

  1. Can you stand the bookshelf up?

  Synonyms

  1. place upright
  2. stand up
• be standing; be upright (verb)

  Examples

  1. We had to stand for the entire performance!

  Synonyms

  1. stand up
• a defensive effort (noun)

  Examples

  1. the army made a final stand at the Rhone
• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area (noun)

  Examples

  1. they cut down a stand of trees
• a small table for holding articles of various kinds (noun)

  Examples

  1. a bedside stand
• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance (noun)

  Examples

  1. a one-night stand
• be available for stud services (verb)
• be in effect; be or remain in force (verb)

  Examples

  1. The law stands!
• be in some specified state or condition (verb)

  Examples

  1. I stand corrected
• be tall; have a height of; copula (verb)

  Examples

  1. She stands 6 feet tall
• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue (verb)

  Examples

  1. Where do you stand on the War?
• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically (verb)

  Examples

  1. We stand on common ground
• remain inactive or immobile (verb)

  Examples

  1. standing water
• the position where a thing or person stands (noun)
• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) (noun)

See definition of stands in Merriam Webster