Definition of stands/bears comparison
: to be as good as
a wine that stands/bears comparison with wines that are much more expensive
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stand someone/something in good stead
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“Stands/bears comparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stands%2Fbears%20comparison. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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