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

  1. Bestand as a verb (transitive):

    To stand by or near; stand around.

  2. Bestand as a verb (transitive):

    To beset; stand around in hostility; harass.

  3. Bestand as a verb (transitive):

    To surround; encompass.

  4. Bestand as a verb (transitive):

    To serve; be of service to; be ready to serve or aid.

  1. Bestead as a verb (transitive):

    To help, assist.

  2. Bestead as a verb (transitive):

    To profit; benefit; serve; avail.

  1. Bestead as a verb (transitive):

    To take the place of; replace.

  1. Bestead as an adjective (archaic):

    Placed (in a given situation); beset.

  2. Bestead as an adjective (obsolete):

    Disposed mentally; affected.

    Examples:

    "sorrowfully bested"

  3. Bestead as an adjective (obsolete):

    Provided; furnished.

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