verbπShareTo prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady."The doctor stayed the patient's weak arm with a pillow. "actionutilitystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time."The hearty breakfast of oatmeal and fruit stayed her hunger until lunchtime. "aidactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder."The heavy rain stayed our picnic plans. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain; withhold; check; stop."The teacher stayed the student's hand before he could touch the hot stove. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to cease; to put an end to."The judge stayed the execution while new evidence was examined. "actionlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back."The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard."timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold the attention of."The magician's incredible tricks stayed my attention for the entire show. "mindcommunicationlanguageentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist."Despite the heavy rain, the old umbrella stayed strong and protected me from getting wet. "actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait for; await."My sister stayed for the arrival of the school bus. "timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.)."We stayed for dessert after dinner. "eventactiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest; depend; rely."The old house stayed standing only because of the strong oak beams supporting it. "actionstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop; come to a stand or standstill."The dog stayed when I told him to, so he didn't run into the street. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come to an end; cease."That day the storm stayed."timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dwell; linger; tarry; wait.""Because it started to rain, we stayed inside after school." "actiontimebeingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a stand; to stand firm."Despite the noisy construction, the children stayed focused on their homework. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end."That horse stays well."sportraceachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide."We stayed in Hawaii for a week.β I can only stay for an hour."placetimeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait; rest in patience or expectation."The dog stayed patiently by the door, waiting for his owner to come home. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used with on or upon) To wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance."The royal guards stayed on duty at the palace gates all night. "serviceroyaltraditionactionjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue to have a particular quality."Wear gloves so your hands stay warm."qualityconditiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo live; reside"Hey, where do you stay at?"placebeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo brace or support with a stay or stays"stay a mast"technicalnauticalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays."The sailor stayed the mast to prevent it from tilting too far in the strong wind. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tack; put on the other tack."to stay ship"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship."The sailboat stayed as the wind shifted, turning its bow to face the opposite direction. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading