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stand for

The correct spelling is stand for.

How to pronounce stand for

verb

Say it like: Sta-nd -for

The correct spelling is stand for. To mean; to symbolize; to represent For example: "The abbreviation CIA stands for "Central Intelligence Agency"."

Usage Examples

The abbreviation CIA stands for "Central Intelligence Agency".

We won't stand for that type of behaviour.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To mean; to symbolize; to represent
  2. 2.To advocate, to support
  3. 3.To tolerate

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