verb

astand

Astand (verb) means to arise; rise up.

verb

To arise; rise up.

To come to a standstill; stop; arrive.

To remain standing; continue; abide; persist; onstand.

To withstand; atstand.

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Etymology

From Middle English astandan, from Old English āstandan (“to stand up, stand forth, rise up, rise, continue, endure”), from Proto-Germanic *uzstandaną (“to rise, stand up”), equivalent to a- + stand. Cognate with Middle Low German erstân (“rise, get up, secure”), German erstehen (“to purchase, secure”), Gothic 𐌿𐍃𐍃𐍄𐌰𐌽𐌳𐌰𐌽 (usstandan, “to rise, set out, be resurrected”). In some senses, prefix a- appears to represent and- (compare Middle English anstanden (“to resist”)), at-, on-.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of astand?

"astand" (verb) means to arise; rise up.

What are the different meanings of astand?

"astand" has 3 main meanings: 1. To arise; rise up; 2. To come to a standstill; stop; arrive; 3. To remain standing; continue; abide; persist; onstand.