English Explanatory Dictionary

bestead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To help, assist.
  2. To profit; benefit; serve; avail.
verb
  1. To take the place of; replace.
adj
  1. Placed (in a given situation); beset.
  2. Disposed mentally; affected.
  3. Provided; furnished.

Word forms

bestead besteads besteading besteaded bested

Etymology

From be- + stead (“to support, help”).

Synonyms

lend a hand aid bestand

Derived words

besteading
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