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5 ways to use ‘stand” as a verb
Most commonly, stand is a verb which means 'to be in a vertical position on your feet'.
For example, I am standing at my desk.
We can also use stand as a transitive verb which means 'to endure'.
For example, My phone can stand a lot of damage.
We can also use ‘can't stand for things’ which are difficult to endure or really annoying.
For example, I can't stand the noise in my office.
We can also use stands to describe the action of buying something nice for someone.
For example, I will stand you dinner this evening.
Finally, to stand on one's own feet.
This is a fixed expression which means 'learn to be independent'
For example, your parents might say it's time you got a job and stood on your own two feet.
Most commonly, stand is a verb which means 'to be in a vertical position on your feet'.
For example, I am standing at my desk.
We can also use stand as a transitive verb which means 'to endure'.
For example, My phone can stand a lot of damage.
We can also use ‘can't stand for things’ which are difficult to endure or really annoying.
For example, I can't stand the noise in my office.
We can also use stands to describe the action of buying something nice for someone.
For example, I will stand you dinner this evening.
Finally, to stand on one's own feet.
This is a fixed expression which means 'learn to be independent'
For example, your parents might say it's time you got a job and stood on your own two feet.
