standfor

phrasal verb
UK /ˈstænd fɔː/
US /ˈstænd fɔːr/

To stand for something means to mean it or to show it.

The red heart on the card stands for love.

SYNONYMS

representmeansymbolizesignifydenote

RELATED WORDS

symbolsignlogoemblemabbreviation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To accept or put up with something bad without complaining.

I won't stand for that kind of rude behavior.

3. To support or believe strongly in an idea.

She stands for fairness and kindness.

4. To be a short form of a longer word or name.

The letters 'UK' stand for United Kingdom.