Definitions

1. noun

a state of being or condition

“Her stead was that of a struggling artist.”

2. noun

a place or location

“He found a quiet stead in the forest to sit and read.”

3. noun

a person or animal that takes the place of another

“The new recruit took stead of the injured player.”

4. verb

to take the place of someone or something

“She steaded the injured worker by completing the task.”

5. verb

to support or maintain something

“The team steaded the struggling business with their expertise.”

6. verb

to come into a state or condition

“The new policy will stead the company’s finances by the end of the year.”