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

Napoleon asked any veterans in attendance who don’t work for the county to stand for recognition. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

On July 27, 2026, an Airbus A350-1000ULR, which stands for Ultra Long Range, took off from Melbourne, Australia bound for Toulouse, France. — New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026

In 1851, one ship made the journey in 89 days, a record that would stand for 135 years. — Terry Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026

My daddy wouldn’t stand for that, so daddy got a steel bear trap and set it for Ripper. — Jack Wingate As Told To John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for stand for

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