stood

Definition

  • past tense and past participle of 'stand'

Examples

  • His plays have 'stood the test of time'. [=his plays are still read by many people today]

  • She was crouching down to look at something, but she 'stood up' when she saw me.

  • She finally 'stood up to' the girl who had been teasing her at school.

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're looking for Kamar-Taj? Really? Sure you got the right place? That one looks a little more... Kamar-Tajey. I once stood in your place. And I, too, was disrespectful. So might I offer you some advice? Forget everything you think you know. All right. The sanctuary of our teacher, (..)
    2016 Doctor Strange