stead 
/ˈstɛd/ noun
/ˈstɛd/ noun Meaning:
in someone's/something's stead
formal : in the place of someone or something
▪ She conducted the meeting in his stead. ▪ One empire died, and another arose in its stead.
▪ She conducted the meeting in his stead. ▪ One empire died, and another arose in its stead.
stand someone/something in good stead
formal : to be useful or helpful to someone or something
▪ His language skills will stand him in good stead when he is traveling.
▪ His language skills will stand him in good stead when he is traveling.
