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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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VPN stands for Virtual Private Network: it creates a secure private tunnel over public networks, such as the internet, to shield your online activity from prying eyes.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The aircraft, marketed with the ULR designation that stands for ultra long-range, is one of 12 ordered by Australian airline Qantas to allow it to carry out non-stop flights between Sydney and London.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The Velvet Underground’s John Cale represents music, Marc Jacobs stands for fashion and beloved director Martin Scorsese symbolizes film.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

That should be good news for enthusiasts like Robbins, who have expressed concern that Lotus’s emphasis on battery power and bigger vehicles could dilute what the brand stands for.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Alan, with his mask off, grins, searches the stands for me.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes