Definition of stay

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Stay (v. i.) To cause to cease; to put an end to.

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Continue :: Continue (v. i.) To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
Detain :: Detain (v. t.) To restrain from proceeding; to stay or stop; to delay; as, we were detained by an accident..
Persistent :: Persistent (a.) Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose.
Overstaying :: Overstaying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Oversta.
Tarry :: Tarry (v. t.) To wait for; to stay or stop for.
Sist :: Sist (v. t.) To stay, as judicial proceedings; to delay or suspend; to stop..
Horse :: Horse (a.) A jackstay.
Stay :: Stay (n.) Hindrance; let; check.
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To fasten or secure with stays; as, to stay a flat sheet in a steam boiler..
Retard :: Retard (v. i.) To stay back.
Stanchion :: Stanchion (n.) A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay..
Stay :: Stay (n.) Restraint of passion; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.
Go :: Go (v. i.) To move from the person speaking, or from the point whence the action is contemplated; to pass away; to leave; to depart; -- in opposition to stay and come..
Attend :: Attend (v. t.) To go or stay with, as a companion, nurse, or servant; to visit professionally, as a physician; to accompany or follow in order to do service; to escort; to wait on; to serve..
Lag :: Lag (v. i.) To walk or more slowly; to stay or fall behind; to linger or loiter.
Haunt :: Haunt (v. i.) To persist in staying or visiting.
Staynil :: Staymaker (n.) One whose occupation is to make stays.
Lodge :: Lodge (v. i.) To rest or remain a lodge house, or other shelter; to rest; to stay; to abide; esp., to sleep at night; as, to lodge in York Street..
Consistory :: Consistory (n.) Primarily, a place of standing or staying together; hence, any solemn assembly or council..
Staid :: Stail () imp. & p. p. of Stay.
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