stand for

phrase

1

: to be a symbol for : represent

The symbol @ stands for "at."

2

: to put up with : permit

won't stand for such nonsense

3

: to acknowledge or declare as a guiding principle or ideal

The political party has always stood for free trade.

Examples of stand for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Quotes from Yankee greats make up the park’s signage, and Elston Howard Field was created as a replica of a stadium that stood for 85 years. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Candidates standing for election have to put down a deposit of 500 pounds ($675). — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Buckingham Palace recently indicated that James, Prince Edward’s 18-year-old son, isn’t using the styling of HRH, which stands for His or Her Royal Highness. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

In 2026, that’s OCA, which stands for Opportunity, Community, Ability. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for stand for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore