*steh₂- Proto-Indo-European

Words from this root (27)

stay A1
/steɪ/ continuing or remaining in a place or state
stand A1
/stænd/ a defensive effort
state A2
/ˈsteɪt/ the way something is with respect to its main attributes
system A2
/ˈsɪstəm/ instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
station A1
/ˈsteɪʃən/ a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
standing C2
/ˈstændɪŋ/ of fluids, not moving or flowing
store A1
/stɔɹ/ a depository for goods
arrest B1
/əˈɹɛst/ the act of apprehending, especially apprehending a criminal
stage A1
/steɪd͡ʒ/ a section or portion of a journey or course
distance B1
/ˈdɪstəns/ size of the gap between two places
estate B2
/ɛˈsteɪt/ extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
contest A1
/ˈkɑn.tɛst/ to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
distant B1
/ˈdɪstənt/ located far away spatially
status B1
/ˈsteɪt.əs/ the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
testify B2
/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
instant A2
/ˈɪnstənt/ a very short time, such as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat
stadium A2
/ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ A venue where sporting events are held.
constitution B1
/ˌkɑn.stɪˈtu.ʃ(ə)n/ the act of forming or establishing something
stool B2
/stuːl/ A plant that has been cut down until its main stem is close to the ground, resembling a stool, to promote new growth.
stem B1
/stɛm/ (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
persistent B2
/pɚˈsɪstənt/ Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
stance B2
/[stɛəns]/ The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.
constitutional C1
/ˌkɑn.stɪˈt(j)u.ʃ(ə)n.(ə)l/ sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
stamina C1
/ˈstæmənə/ The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.
detest C1
/dɪˈtɛst/ To dislike (someone or something) intensely; to loathe.
bestow B2
/bɪˈstoʊ/ to present or grant
tabloid B2
/ˈtæbˌlɔɪd/ A small, compressed portion of a chemical, drug, food substance, etc.; a pill, a tablet.

Send feedback

Optional — only if you'd like a reply.