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signify, mean v.
endure, bear v.

VERB

signify, mean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exemplify imply represent suggest symbolize

WEAK

answer for appear for betoken denote indicate symbol

VERB

endure, bear

Synonyms

WEAK

abide allow bear with brook cope countenance experience handle hang on hold last live with put up with resign oneself to stay the course stomach submit suffer support sustain swallow take tolerate undergo wear weather withstand

Antonyms

WEAK

disobey forget overlook

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stands for

“It makes me question what she stands for, or if she actually stands for anything at all,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

MPa stands for megapascals, a unit scientists use to measure pressure or mechanical stress.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Sarah and Geoff are part of a global personal finance phenomenon that has been dubbed "skiing", which stands for spending the kids' inheritance.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Enter the captcha, which stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

“I suspect it stands for Insolence,” Captain Campbell said calmly.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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