stand on

verb

stood on; standing on; stands on

transitive verb

1

: to depend on

2

: to insist on

never stands on ceremony

Examples of stand on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The large wooden desk is framed by a bookshelf painted pastel robin’s egg blue, and an antique cabinet that stands on tall spindly legs, its doors open, revealing rows of small, narrow dividers for sorting mail or paperwork. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

In September, Massie, who lost his primary race earlier this year after Trump endorsed an opponent, stood on the House floor for more than 67 minutes reading his sweeping 34-page resolution with eight articles of impeachment aloud. — Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

At the Linda Gross Theatre, sixteen singers stand on risers, holding green choral folders. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026

The town’s Amtrak depot stands on the riverfront and doubles as a visitor center, putting shops, restaurants, museums, and several tasting rooms within easy walking distance. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for stand on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon