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Moderatestayed
The correct spelling is stayed.
How to pronounce stayed
/steːd/
verbIPA: /steːd/
Say it like: Sta-yed
The correct spelling is stayed. To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady. For example: "The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard."
Usage Examples
“The governor stayed the execution until the appeal could be heard.”
“That day the storm stayed.”
“That horse stays well.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
- 2.To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
- 3.To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
- 4.To restrain; withhold; check; stop.
- 5.To cause to cease; to put an end to.
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