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Stand to

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of stand-to. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of stand-to. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    To tolerate (something); to be able to withstand (something) stressful that will be ultimately beneficial.

    "You could stand to lose a couple pounds."

  3. 3
    To be on the verge of (something) happening, if certain conditions are met.

    "He stands to inherit ten million dollars if that happens!"

  4. 4
    To live up to; to insist upon or maintain. archaic

    "I do not, for that cause, or any other cause, propose to destroy, or alter, or disregard the constitution. I stand to it, fairly, fully, and firmly. Abraham Lincoln"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Shortened form of "stand to arms"

Etymology 2

Shortened form of "stand to arms"

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