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stand for

DEFINITIONS OF: stand for

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v express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

Synonyms:
represent, symbolise, symbolize, typify
Types:
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be, embody, personify
represent, as of a character on stage
epitomise, epitomize, typify
embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
body, personify
invest with or as with a body; give body to
exemplify, represent
be characteristic of
Type of:
intend, mean
mean or intend to express or convey

v denote or connote

Synonyms:
intend, mean, signify
signify
convey or express a meaning
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denote, refer
have as a meaning
convolute, pervert, sophisticate, twist, twist around
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
euphemise, euphemize
refer to something with a euphemism
come back, hark back, recall, return
go back to something earlier
identify, name
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
apply
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
slur
speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
express, state
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

v take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

“Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin”
Synonyms:
correspond, represent
Type of:
be, equal
be identical or equivalent to

v tolerate or bear

“I won't stand for this kind of behavior!”
Synonyms:
hold still for
Type of:
abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
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