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Definition stand for in American English

stand for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if a letter, an abbreviation, or a symbol stands for something, that is what it means or represents

Example

The letters ER stand for emergency room.

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signify indicate stand for
2

if someone stands for a particular principle, they believe that principle is important

Example

I hate them and everything they stand for.

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support back get behind
3

to be willing to accept something that someone does

Example

No one makes a fool of me. I won't stand for it!

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will volition volunteer
4

to try to get chosen in an election for a particular position or as a member of a particular institution

Synonyms and related words
campaign canvass run
Definition stand for in American English