to continue in a place or remain

बने रहना

English Usage: Please stay here until I return.

Hindi Usage: कृपया यहाँ तब तक बने रहें जब तक मैं लौट नहीं आता।

a period of remaining in a place

ठहरना

English Usage: They had a long stay at the hotel.

Hindi Usage: उन्होंने होटल में लंबा ठहराव किया।

remaining in a certain state or condition

स्थायी

English Usage: The stay decision was unexpected.

Hindi Usage: स्थायी निर्णय अप्रत्याशित था।