Meaning of stand to | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To tolerate (something); to be able to withstand (something) stressful that will be ultimately beneficial.
2. To be on the verge of (something) happening, if certain conditions are met.
3. To live up to; to insist upon or maintain.
   archaic

Examples

“You could stand to lose a couple pounds.”

“He stands to inherit ten million dollars if that happens!”

“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”

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