stand for
[verb]
Synonyms:
- represent, betoken, denote, indicate, mean, signify, symbolize
- tolerate, bear, brook, endure, put up with

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stand for something phrasal verb (see also stand)

1. if a letter or symbol stands for something, it represents a word or idea, especially as a short form:
What does ATM stand for?

2. to support a particular set of ideas, values, or principles:
It’s hard to tell what the party stands for these days.

3. not stand for something British English to not allow something to continue to happen or someone to do something:
She’s been lying about me, and I won’t stand for it.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

stand for
stand for (something)
1.
to represent something.
She explained that DIN stands for “do it now.”

Traditionally, images of lions stand for royalty.

2.
to support particular principles or values.
I'm not sure whether that group stands for more or less regulation of the power industry.

He wanted his party to stand for human rights.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

stand for something
stand for (something)
1.
to represent something.
She explained that DIN stands for “do it now.”

Traditionally, images of lions stand for royalty.

2.
to support particular principles or values.
I'm not sure whether that group stands for more or less regulation of the power industry.

He wanted his party to stand for human rights.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

stand for
1. to signify/mean something
I did not know what the letters stood for so I was not able to write the full name of the company.

2. to speak in favor of something, to show that one supports something
All of the candidates stand for a platform of law and order.

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stand for something
1. to signify/mean something
I did not know what the letters stood for so I was not able to write the full name of the company.

2. to speak in favor of something, to show that one supports something
All of the candidates stand for a platform of law and order.

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stand for
v.
1. To be a sign of; make you think of; mean.
The letters "U.S.A." stand for "United States of America."
The written sign "=" in an arithmetic problem stands for "equals."
Our flag stands for our country.
The owl stands for wisdom.
2. To speak in favor of something, or show that you support it.
The new President stood for honest government.
John always stands for what is right.
3. Chiefly British To try to be elected for.
Three men from London are standing for parliament.
The governor did not stand for reelection.
4. informal To allow to happen or to be done; permit.
■ Usually used in the negative,
The teacher will not stand for fooling in the classroom.
Compare: HAVE IT⁴, PUT UP WITH.

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