Synonyms for stand

noun

1. Position

   notion, view, belief; see attitude 2, opinion 1.

2. A platform

   stage, gantry, station; see platform 1.

make<strong> <em>or</em> </strong>take a stand*

take the stand

verb

1. To be in an upright position

   be erect, be on one's feet, stand up, come to one's feet, rise, jump up*.

2. To endure

   last, persist, survive, hold; see endure 1.

3. To tolerate

   endure, bear, withstand; see endure 2.

4. To be of a certain height

   be, attain, come to; see reach 1.

5. To be situated

   fill, hold, take up; see occupy 2.

6. To oppose

   withstand, stand against, confront; see compete, oppose 1.

7. *To pay for

   bear the cost, stand the expense, make payment; see pay 1. See syn. study at endure.