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

Or ditch work altogether and use it as a stand for streaming. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Leaders build stronger emotional connections by being clear about what the brand stands for, behaving consistently in alignment with those values and creating experiences that feel human rather than strategically intimate. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Kia Forum this weekend, enlisting Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress and Adéla as surprise guests for the pop star’s two-night stand for a rave-style experience that didn’t let up for an hour and 40 minutes. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

The $50 million valuation surpassed a Victoria’s Secret record that had stood for 26 years. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for stand for

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