Stand upon Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /əˈpɑn
STAND uh-PAHN
stˈænd/ /əpˈɒn
stand uh-PON
Definition
To physically be on top of something, or to rely on or be based upon a particular principle, rule, or idea. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/literary; common phrases include 'stand upon principle' (insist on values) or 'stand upon ceremony' (insist on formalities). Not used in casual speech to mean 'stand on top'. Sometimes interchangeable with 'depend on', but more formal.
Spanish: apoyarse en - basarse en - estar sobrePortuguese (BR): apoiar-se em - basear-se em - estar sobrePortuguese (PT): apoiar-se em - basear-se em - estar sobreChinese (Simplified): 依靠 - 以...为基础 - 立于Chinese (Traditional): 依靠 - 以...為基礎 - 立於Hindi: पर आधारित होना - के ऊपर खड़ा होनाArabic: يعتمد على - يقف على - يستند إلىBengali: উপর দাঁড়ানো - ভিত্তি করা - গুরুত্ব দেওয়াRussian: стоять на - опираться на (принцип, правило)Japanese: ～の上に立つ - ～に基づくVietnamese: đứng trên - dựa vào - căn cứ vàoKorean: 위에 서다 - 근거하다 - 원칙을 고수하다Turkish: üzerinde durmak - dayalı olmak - esas almakUrdu: پر کھڑا ہونا - انحصار کرنا - اصول پر قائم رہناIndonesian: berdiri di atas - berdasarkan pada - berpegang pada
Example Sentences
We cannot stand upon ceremony with friends—let's be casual.
natural
Their arguments stand upon outdated information.
natural
He stood upon the rock to get a better view.
basic
The judge stands upon the law in every decision.
basic
This building stands upon a strong foundation.
basic
She always stands upon principle, even when it's difficult.
natural