stand for

US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔr/
"stand for" picture
1.

to represent or mean something

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What does 'UN' stand for?
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The dove stands for peace.
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representsymbolizemeandenotesignify
2.

to tolerate or put up with something

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I won't stand for such behavior.
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She refuses to stand for any injustice.
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tolerateendurebearput up withbrook
3.

to support or advocate for something

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We stand for equality and justice.
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He always stands for what is right.
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advocatesupportupholdchampionespouse
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standstandingstand bystand-instand uptaxi standlong-standing