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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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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

Try to keep in mind the adage that “IPO” often stands for “it’s probably overpriced.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 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

On the other hand, George Dasch is the individual who is fighting for the German people, the true people of Germany who are opposed to the things that Hitler stands for.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple