be a mystery or bewildering to | defend against attack or criticism |
pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions | refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack |
put into a certain place or abstract location | be standing; be upright |
assume a posture as for artistic purposes | put into an upright position |
behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others | rise to one's feet |
offer for others to consider | rise up as in fear |
| resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. |