· rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"

Synonym(s): arise, rise, uprise, get_up

Hypernym(s): change_posture

· refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

Hypernym(s): resist, hold_out, withstand, stand_firm

· put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

Synonym(s): stand, place_upright

Hypernym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay

· be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"

Synonym(s): stand

Hypernym(s): rest

· defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"

Synonym(s): stick_up

Hypernym(s): defend, support, fend_for

· resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water"

Synonym(s): hold_up, hold_water

Hypernym(s): survive, last, live, live_on, go, endure, hold_up, hold_out

· rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"

Synonym(s): bristle, uprise