stand to

verb

1. adverb military to assume positions or cause to assume positions to resist a possible attack
2. stand to reason
   to conform with the dictates of reason

   it stands to reason that pigs can't fly

Example Sentences

Disagreements between the self-fashioned libertarians, neoconservatives and nationalists previewed the factions vying for power within the Republican Party, factions which stand to come to the forefront in his next term.

From Salon

I could stand to see some sane, good-hearted billionaires funding independent journalism that reports on the extreme threat to our country.

From Salon

Major Angier’s daughter Tabby, now 77, and his grandson Guy, stand to read excerpts of letters he wrote from the frontline.

From BBC

Speaking of supporters who stand to profit …

From Slate

Immigrants, both legal and “illegal,” are some of the biggest contributors to American prosperity and world standing, but look, there are folks who stand to profit from their persecution.

From Slate