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stand to en · NOUN

Etymology

Shortened form of "stand to arms"

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of stand-to.
   alt of stand-to

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
stands to	Number=Plur		lexicographic
stand tos	Number=Plur		lexicographic

stand to en · VERB

Etymology

Shortened form of "stand to arms"

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of stand-to.
   alt of stand-to
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. To be on the verge of (something) happening, if certain conditions are met.
   • He stands to inherit ten million dollars if that happens!
4. (archaic) To live up to; to insist upon or maintain.
   • 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

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
stood to	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
stood to	Tense=Past		lexicographic
standing to	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
stands to	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic