Word: bestand
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: be
stand
Definition: To surround; encompass.
Morphemes:
Affix: be-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: All around; about; abundantly; all over.
Affix: stand
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be in some particular state; to have essence or being; to be; to consist.