Stand for

verb

To represent or symbolize something.

The red rose stands for love and respect.
Visual representation of "stand for" - To represent or symbolize something

Often appears as...

  • the rose stands for love
  • the photo stands for a good memory
verb

To support or tolerate a particular situation or behavior.

I can't stand for his rude behavior.
Visual representation of "stand for" - To support or tolerate a particular situation or behavior

Often appears as...

  • can't stand for rudeness
  • won't stand for injustice

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To display the initials or abbreviation of something.

In HTML, 'href' stands for Hypertext Reference.
Visual representation of "stand for" - To display the initials or abbreviation of something

Often appears as...

  • html stands for hypertext markup language
  • cpu stands for central processing unit

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To advocate or uphold certain principles or values.

We stand for equality and justice.
Visual representation of "stand for" - To advocate or uphold certain principles or values

Often appears as...

  • stand for democracy
  • stand for human rights
verb

To represent or symbolize something.

The red rose stands for love and respect.
Visual representation of "stand for" - To represent or symbolize something

Often appears as...

  • the rose stands for love
  • the photo stands for a good memory
verb

To support or tolerate a particular situation or behavior.

I can't stand for his rude behavior.
Visual representation of "stand for" - To support or tolerate a particular situation or behavior

Often appears as...

  • can't stand for rudeness
  • won't stand for injustice

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To display the initials or abbreviation of something.

In HTML, 'href' stands for Hypertext Reference.
Visual representation of "stand for" - To display the initials or abbreviation of something

Often appears as...

  • html stands for hypertext markup language
  • cpu stands for central processing unit

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To advocate or uphold certain principles or values.

We stand for equality and justice.
Visual representation of "stand for" - To advocate or uphold certain principles or values

Often appears as...

  • stand for democracy
  • stand for human rights
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Visual representation of "stand for"
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Cultural Symbols

Learn common symbols in various cultures to understand what they stand for.

Illustration for Cultural Symbols
In many countries, the white dove stands for peace.
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Universal Concepts

Some concepts like love and peace are universally understood through symbols.

Illustration for Universal Concepts
The heart shape stands for love around the world.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Cultural Symbols

Learn common symbols in various cultures to understand what they stand for.

Illustration for Cultural Symbols
In many countries, the white dove stands for peace.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Universal Concepts

Some concepts like love and peace are universally understood through symbols.

Illustration for Universal Concepts
The heart shape stands for love around the world.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Cultural Symbols

Learn common symbols in various cultures to understand what they stand for.

Illustration for Cultural Symbols
In many countries, the white dove stands for peace.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Universal Concepts

Some concepts like love and peace are universally understood through symbols.

Illustration for Universal Concepts
The heart shape stands for love around the world.
Visual representation of the word "Stand for"

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