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

Virgilijus’s Olympic record had stood for 20 years before his son and eventual 2024 Olympic gold medalist Roje Stona surpassed the mark in Paris. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

That same commitment to quality, originality, and staying true to your roots is what Twnty-Two stands for. — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Mariano Rivera, Joe Torre and Reggie Jackson stand for the national anthem during the New York Yankees Old Timers' Day. — CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

Other details mentioned in the FCC filing could stand for almost any other Garmin watch, though. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for stand for

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