The difference between Bestand and Bestead
When used as verbs, bestand means to stand by or near, whereas bestead means to help, assist.
Bestead is also adjective with the meaning: placed (in a given situation).
check bellow for the other definitions of Bestand and Bestead
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Bestand as a verb (transitive):
To stand by or near; stand around.
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Bestand as a verb (transitive):
To beset; stand around in hostility; harass.
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Bestand as a verb (transitive):
To surround; encompass.
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Bestand as a verb (transitive):
To serve; be of service to; be ready to serve or aid.
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Bestead as a verb (transitive):
To help, assist.
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Bestead as a verb (transitive):
To profit; benefit; serve; avail.
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Bestead as a verb (transitive):
To take the place of; replace.
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Bestead as an adjective (archaic):
Placed (in a given situation); beset.
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Bestead as an adjective (obsolete):
Disposed mentally; affected.
Examples:
"sorrowfully bested"
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Bestead as an adjective (obsolete):
Provided; furnished.