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

Yet asylum is at the heart of what America stands for in the world. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

America needs to stand for freedom and democracy and liberty. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

Cover with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Tarps went up on the White House’s North Portico in the late morning on Thursday, covering scaffolding that has stood for days. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for stand for

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