upstand

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈʌp.stænd/

KK: /ˈʌpˌstænd/

intransitive verb

Definition

To rise or stand up, often in a vertical position.

Example

The flowers began to upstand as the sun rose higher in the sky.

Tense Forms

Past: upstood

Past Participle: upstood

Conversation

Did you see how that statue upstands in the park?

Yeah, it really catches your eye!

I love how it seems to upstand proudly against the skyline.

Absolutely, it adds so much character to the area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rise

stand

erect

Antonyms

fall

sink

collapse

Root Explanation

Upstand → The word is formed from "up" (meaning in a higher position) and "stand" (from Old English "standan", meaning to be in an upright position). The term "upstand" refers to the act of standing up or being in an upright position.

Memory Tip

Think of being in a higher position ('up') and 'standing' — that's why upstand means to stand up.

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