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stood 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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Radebe said: "This show has always stood for joy, heart, and togetherness, and I feel deeply honoured to now help carry that magic forward."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Chicken Boy stood for years atop the Chicken Boy fried-chicken restaurant on Broadway downtown, inspiring writer Art Fein to label him “L.A.’s Statue of Liberty.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The “L” stood for “low” chance of cancer, which Margolies said was less than 1 in 2,500.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I’m trying to square this with Milligan because I actually thought that stood for something.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

He repeated America’s commitment to defend West Berlin and all it stood for.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin