Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the phrase
Stand For.
Stand For - as a verb
Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
Example: "What does the statue of liberty symbolize?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
represent11symbolise16symbolize25typify17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intend7mean6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Denote or connote
Example: "`maison' means `house' in french"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intend7mean6signify14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Example: "Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an `h' in greek stands for an `s' in latin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correspond15represent11Tolerate or bear
Example: "I won't stand for this kind of behavior!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold still forExample Sentences
"I will not stand for your disrespectful behavior."
"What does NASA stand for?"
"The initials 'CEO' stand for Chief Executive Officer."
"She will not stand for any form of disrespect."
"The color red can stand for both love and anger."
