stands for

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

Example Sentences

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He said “FEMO” stands for “fabulous earnings momentum.”

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Still, taking Wendy’s private would not solve the company’s underlying problem: consumers are no longer entirely sure what Wendy’s stands for.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"Discrimination undermines everything our health service stands for," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

For years, Iran had trouble communicating what it stands for to a Western audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"Everybody wants a flag. We need a flag that stands for Brotherhood, and we need a sign we can wear."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison