Stehen — meaning in English

English meaning

• become verb To start being something different; to change into.
• say verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
• stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
• standing adj Remaining in effect on an ongoing basis.

Senses

Stehen is used for these senses in English:

• abide by (transitive) To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).
• say (transitive) To indicate in a written form.
• stand (intransitive, followed by to + infinitive) To be positioned to gain or lose.
• standing The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands.

become — full definition

1. verb To start being something different; to change into.
2. verb To suit or look attractive on someone (formal/literary).

say — full definition

1. verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
2. verb To suppose or assume something, often used to set up a hypothetical example.
3. noun The right or opportunity to give an opinion that influences a decision.
4. intj Used to get someone's attention before asking a question or making a suggestion.

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