WordNet sense 1 (the state of inactivity following an interruption):

arrest, check, halt, hitch, stop, stoppage

WordNet sense 2 (stay behind):

persist, remain

WordNet sense 3 (continue in a place, position, or situation):

continue, stay on

WordNet sense 4 (dwell):

abide, bide

WordNet sense 5 (hang on during a trial of endurance):

outride, last out, ride out

WordNet sense 6 (stay put (in a certain place)):

stick, stick around, stay put

WordNet sense 7 (overcome or allay):

appease, quell

WordNet sense 8 (stop or halt):

delay, detain

WordNet sense 9 (stay the same; remain in a certain state):

rest