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

Most of are familiar with CAPTCHA, which stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

In a 1-1 count, Phillips threw a sinker on the inside edge of the strike zone, and Taylor lifted it into the left-field stands for a go-ahead three-run homer. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Let the baking soda paste stand for at least an hour, then scrub gently to remove the stain. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Every practice, every game, every lesson about teamwork, perseverance, and doing things the right way carries a piece of what Jordan stood for. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Rhymes for stand for

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