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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
stand up
v
  1. rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"
    Synonym(s): arise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up
    Antonym(s): lie, lie down, sit, sit down
  2. refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
  3. put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
    Synonym(s): stand, stand up, place upright
  4. be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
    Synonym(s): stand, stand up
    Antonym(s): lie, sit, sit down
  5. 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): stand up, stick up
  6. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water"
    Synonym(s): stand up, hold up, hold water
  7. rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"
    Synonym(s): bristle, uprise, stand up
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