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signify, mean v.
endure, bear v.

VERB

signify, mean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exemplify imply represent suggest symbolize

WEAK

answer for appear for betoken denote indicate symbol

VERB

endure, bear

Synonyms

WEAK

abide allow bear with brook cope countenance experience handle hang on hold last live with put up with resign oneself to stay the course stomach submit suffer support sustain swallow take tolerate undergo wear weather withstand

Antonyms

WEAK

disobey forget overlook

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stands for

“It stands for Stuff That Feeds Delight,” Jauregui said of the brand’s acronymic name.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

MPa stands for megapascals, a unit scientists use to measure pressure or mechanical stress.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

Sarah and Geoff are part of a global personal finance phenomenon that has been dubbed "skiing", which stands for spending the kids' inheritance.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Enter the captcha, which stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Dad stands for a minute, swaying, and puts the penny back in his pocket.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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