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