2. Verb. (third-person singular of stand) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stands
1. stand [v] - See also: stand
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stands
Literary usage of Stands
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal by Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain) (1875)
"Decanters, water bottles, water jugs, biscuit boxes, custards, sugars and creams,
cheese stands, jug stands, spirit bottles, champagnes, goblets, jam pots, ..."
2. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"The fountain Moliere, erected in 1844 to the memory of the famous dramatist,
stands on the rue Richelieu near the house where he lived and died. ..."
3. Othello by William Shakespeare (2001)
"Thus the action stands like a group in sculpture, everywhere transparent and
rounded, not merely in relief or only half free. In Othello, Shakespeare ..."
4. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (1912)
"... stands by his porch at R. This speech distinctly indicates that he intends to
drive a hard bargain with Antonio. ..."
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