stand for

Verb
  1. Express indirectly by an image, form, or model;
    Be a symbol (synset 200837915)
    "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"
    is a type of: intend, mean - mean or intend to express or convey
    subtypes:
    same as: represent, symbolise, symbolize, typify
  2. Denote or connote (synset 200933814)
    "`maison' means `house' in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means"
    subtypes: denote, refer - have as a meaning
    same as: intend, mean, signify
    verb group: signify - convey or express a meaning
  3. Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to (synset 202705339)
    "Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an `h' in Greek stands for an `s' in Latin"
    is a type of: be, equal - be identical or equivalent to
    same as: correspond, represent
  4. Tolerate or bear (synset 200671017)
    "I won't stand for this kind of behavior!"
    is a type of: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate - put up with something or somebody unpleasant
    same as: hold still for

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