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stayed

/steːd/ /steɪd/

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To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.

Examples :

"The doctor stayed the patient's weak arm with a pillow. "

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To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.

Examples :

"The hearty breakfast of oatmeal and fruit stayed her hunger until lunchtime. "

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To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.

Examples :

"The heavy rain stayed our picnic plans. "

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To restrain; withhold; check; stop.

Examples :

"The teacher stayed the student's hand before he could touch the hot stove. "

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To cause to cease; to put an end to.

Examples :

"The judge stayed the execution while new evidence was examined. "

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To put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back.

Examples :

"The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard."

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To hold the attention of.

Examples :

"The magician's incredible tricks stayed my attention for the entire show. "

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To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.

Examples :

"Despite the heavy rain, the old umbrella stayed strong and protected me from getting wet. "

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To wait for; await.

Examples :

"My sister stayed for the arrival of the school bus. "

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To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).

Examples :

"We stayed for dessert after dinner. "

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To rest; depend; rely.

Examples :

"The old house stayed standing only because of the strong oak beams supporting it. "

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To stop; come to a stand or standstill.

Examples :

"The dog stayed when I told him to, so he didn't run into the street. "

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To come to an end; cease.

Examples :

"That day the storm stayed."

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To dwell; linger; tarry; wait.

Examples :

""Because it started to rain, we stayed inside after school." "

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To make a stand; to stand firm.

Examples :

"Despite the noisy construction, the children stayed focused on their homework. "

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To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end.

Examples :

"That horse stays well."

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To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.

Examples :

"We stayed in Hawaii for a week. I can only stay for an hour."

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To wait; rest in patience or expectation.

Examples :

"The dog stayed patiently by the door, waiting for his owner to come home. "

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(used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.

Examples :

"The royal guards stayed on duty at the palace gates all night. "

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To continue to have a particular quality.

Examples :

"Wear gloves so your hands stay warm."

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To live; reside

Examples :

"Hey, where do you stay at?"

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To brace or support with a stay or stays

Examples :

"stay a mast"

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To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.

Examples :

"The sailor stayed the mast to prevent it from tilting too far in the strong wind. "

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To tack; put on the other tack.

Examples :

"to stay ship"

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To change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship.

Examples :

"The sailboat stayed as the wind shifted, turning its bow to face the opposite direction. "

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