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stand vs permit

permit vs stand

stand and permit both are nouns.

stand and permit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand Yes No Yes No
permit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, permit is a hypernym of stand; that is, permit is a word with a broader meaning than stand:
  • stand: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • permit: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of stand include allow, countenance, let.
stand (noun) permit (noun)
a defensive effort the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a support or foundation a legal document giving official permission to do something
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
a support for displaying ot holding various articles
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
a mental position from which things are viewed
an interruption of normal activity
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
the position where a thing or person stands
stand (verb) permit (verb)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant consent to, give permission; permit
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
withstand the force of something make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
be standing; be upright
put into an upright position
be available for stud services
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
be tall; have a height of; copula
be in effect; be or remain in force
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
be in some specified state or condition
remain inactive or immobile
Difference between stand and permit

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