/stɛd/
noun
A place, or spot, in general.A place where a person normally rests; a seat.An inhabited place; a settlement, city, town etc.An estate, a property with its grounds; a farm.The frame on which a bed is laid; a bedstead.(in phrases) The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor.An emotional or circumstantial "place" having specified advantages, qualities etc. (now only in phrases).verb
To help, support, benefit or assist; to be helpful or noteful.To fill stead or place of.