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stands for

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

Example Sentences

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Try to keep in mind the adage that “IPO” often stands for “it’s probably overpriced.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

After her latest ploy for attention, will there be anyone left who believes former Fox anchor Megyn Kelly stands for something other than her own brand?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

GDP stands for gross domestic product, which is a measure of all the economic activity of companies, governments, and people in a country.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The training is called SERE, which stands for “survival, evasion, resistance and escape.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“In Greek it stands for Of The Athenians...or you could read it as the children of Athena. It’s sort of the Athenian motto.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan