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Definition of Stand for
1. Verb. Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol. "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"
Exact synonyms: Represent, Symbolise, Symbolize, Typify
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean
Specialized synonyms: Be, Embody, Personify, Epitomise, Epitomize, Typify
Derivative terms: Representation, Representative, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolisation, Symboliser, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolization, Symbolizer, Symbolizing, Typification
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean
Specialized synonyms: Be, Embody, Personify, Epitomise, Epitomize, Typify
Derivative terms: Representation, Representative, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolisation, Symboliser, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolization, Symbolizer, Symbolizing, Typification
2. Verb. Denote or connote. "An example sentence would show what this word means"
Exact synonyms: Intend, Mean, Signify
Specialized synonyms: Denote, Refer
Related verbs: Signify
Derivative terms: Meaning, Meaning, Sign, Signification, Signifier
Specialized synonyms: Denote, Refer
Related verbs: Signify
Derivative terms: Meaning, Meaning, Sign, Signification, Signifier
3. Verb. Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to. "Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin"
Exact synonyms: Correspond, Represent
Generic synonyms: Be, Equal
Derivative terms: Correspondent, Representation
Generic synonyms: Be, Equal
Derivative terms: Correspondent, Representation
4. Verb. Tolerate or bear. "I won't stand for this kind of behavior!"
Exact synonyms: Hold Still For
Generic synonyms: Abide, Bear, Brook, Digest, Endure, Put Up, Stand, Stick Out, Stomach, Suffer, Support, Tolerate
Generic synonyms: Abide, Bear, Brook, Digest, Endure, Put Up, Stand, Stick Out, Stomach, Suffer, Support, Tolerate
Definition of Stand for
1. Verb. (idiomatic said of abbreviations) To mean; to symbolize; to represent ¹
2. Verb. To advocate, to support ¹
3. Verb. To tolerate ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stand For
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