stand (v)

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you be kind enough to give me your considered opinion concerning the interpretation of the verb in bold in the following sentences?

I shook my head. I could barely stand to think of it.

He informed me that she could hardly stand to look or talk to me because I reminded her of him so much.

stand = endure

V.

[Route21]

Hi Vil

Maybe the word "bare" could be used as a better direct replacement for "stand" in these cases.
"Endure" doesn't quite work as a direct replacement.

Hope this helps
R21