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Meaning of stand for

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stand for

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To mean; to symbolize; to represent

    Example: The abbreviation CIA stands for "Central Intelligence Agency".

  2. To advocate, to support

  3. To tolerate

    Example: We won't stand for that type of behaviour.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/stand%20for

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