Forstand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fə(ɹ)ˈstænd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Forstand is a verb meaning (transitive) To stand against; stand in front of so as to bar the way; block; oppose; withstand.
Meaning
(transitive) To stand against; stand in front of so as to bar the way; block; oppose; withstand.
More Meanings
- (transitive, UK dialectal) To understand; comprehend.
Example Sentences
A mighty angel there forstood them.
How can I forstand your Professors, when they dinna forstand themselves.
"As he would more of them had not wise God, Wierd forstood him, and the man's courage."
Hemophilia is a contraindication for vaginal hysterectomy, unless you have the time to build your patient up in order to forestand the shock.
Word Forms
- forstands
- forstanding
- forstood
- forestand
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include offstand, withstand, outstand, oppose, stand out, atstand.
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