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How to pronounce stand for in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms represent, symbolise, symbolize, typify
Type of intend, mean
Has types typify, be, embody, epitomise, epitomize, personify
Type Words
Synonyms hold still for
Type of brook, abide, put up, bear, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, endure, support, tolerate, digest


I won't stand for this kind of behavior!.
Type Words
Synonyms intend, mean, signify
Has types denote, refer
Verb group signify
Type Words
Synonyms correspond, represent
Type of be, equal

Examples of stand for

stand for
The new bridge, completed in September 2008, is expected to stand for 100 years.
From the cnn.com
If you set up a stand for your kids, just be prepared for a visit from the cops.
From the forbes.com
I was once at a White House briefing when he ordered us to stand for Tony Blair.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The Lib Dems have always been a limp party unable to decide what they stand for.
From the guardian.co.uk
Ozgener has gone on holiday and hasn't decided if he will stand for re-election.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
I am delighted to be able to stand for election as councillor for Aldenham East.
From the borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
His successor, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, will stand for re-election Feb. 10.
From the washingtontimes.com
It's the founding ideals that the flag draped over my father's coffin stand for.
From the washingtonpost.com
Acres of them stand for the winter, brown and ready to provide for the wildlife.
From the al.com