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Musicgold Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

using 'to Stand' in transitive manner

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00I never knew that one could use the verb ‘to Stand’ as a transitive verb. I read the following first sentence in the media. I formed the second sentence to use ‘stand’ differently. Does the second sentence sound right?02br
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001. By 01b00standing02b00 conventional wisdom on its head , Mr. Paulson set a new record for payouts on Wall Street. 02br
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002. Mr. Paulson , 01b00stood02b00 conventional wisdom on its head, and set a new record for payouts on Wall Street.02br
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0In this usage, it means to put, to place. 02br 02br 00"Stand" can also mean to tolerate: I cannot stand his attitude. (transitive, as well)0-

— Philip

  • 0In this usage, it means to put, to place.
  • 02br 02br 00"Stand" can also mean to tolerate: I cannot stand his attitude.
  • (transitive, as well)0-
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0In this usage, it means to put, to place. This makes it transitive, unlike "he stood near the door".02br
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00"Stand" can also mean to tolerate: I cannot stand his attitude. (transitive, as well)0-
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01cite10Musicgold12cite10Does the second sentence sound right? ...11span12br
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102. Mr. Paulson , 11b10stood12b10 conventional wisdom on its head, and set a new record for payouts on Wall Street.12span12blockquote
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