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

Measles, Dana Bash, says, asking Hilton about his stand on vaccinations. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The cover photo shows Trump standing on the new White House helipad. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Perhaps the most striking styles in the lineup stood on curvaceous, sculptural heels resembling slithering snakes. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Here’s what to know about where both candidates stand on firearm issues. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for stand on

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