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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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The self-aware Salah appreciates his superstar status, and revels in what he stands for in both the footballing world and the Arabic world.

From BBC • May 23, 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

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

From MarketWatch • 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

“Don’t you know anything? Guosim stands for Guerrilla Union of Shrews in Mossflower.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques