stage
A phase.
Noun 4 meanings
A phase.
“He is in the recovery stage of his illness.”
One of the portions of a device (such as a rocket or thermonuclear weapon) which are used or activated in a particular order, one after another.
A platform; a surface, generally elevated, upon which show performances or other public events are given.
“The band returned to the stage to play an encore.”
A floor or storey of a house.
Verb 4 meanings
To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
“The local theater group will stage "Pride and Prejudice".”
To arrange in a manner intended to deceive.
“The salesman's demonstration of the new cleanser was staged to make it appear highly effective.”
To furnish and decorate (a property) to make it more appealing to potential buyers.
“to stage a house or flat”
To orchestrate; to carry out.
“The workers staged a strike.”
Etymology
From Middle English stage, from Old French estage (“dwelling, residence; position, situation, condition”), from Old French ester (“to be standing, be located”).
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STAGE at a glance
STAGE has 5 letters and scores 6 points in Scrabble (S 1 + T 1 + A 1 + G 2 + E 1) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #801 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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