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Meanings of stand for in English
Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol.
Synonyms
Examples for "mean"
Examples for "mean"
1
I don't mean 'nice' the way she means 'nice,' either; don't worry.
2
You cry 'freedom,' but mean 'equal.' You think people really want either?
3
Mr Power said it would mean a great deal to the industry.
4
Variations in testing regimes mean the true number is likely far higher.
5
What will the result mean for the political parties in Northern Ireland?
1
Mr Joyce said the government did not intend to change its approach.
2
I intend to avoid any debate about said diet in the house.
3
Please join us, we intend to continue where the Contract left off.
4
We do not intend to focus on particular countries during the conference.
5
I intend to be part of the solution and not the problem.
1
Different things appear from time to time to signify the ageing process.
2
If the plants change in one location, they'll signify a local problem.
3
Think of medieval days, when regalia was worn to signify house loyalty.
4
Huge, ceremonial belts many feet long might signify important events or treaties.
5
The purchase will not, however, signify Davy's entry into the entertainment business.
Usage of stand for in English
1
They also stand for increased market safety and market integrity, he said.
2
If the first word was 'the' that made 'X' stand for 'E'.
3
This opposition forced Mr Mugabe to simply stand for another six years.
4
You have the right to voice your opinion, stand for your opinion.
5
Drain oil from churros and allow to stand for a few minutes.
6
Sarksyan, elected in 2008, said he would stand for re-election next year.
7
Three current board members will not stand for re-election, the company said.
8
He had friends, good and true ones, who would stand for him.
9
Let others stand for expediency or promotion or whatever value they choose.
10
And, being young, he could stand for a long time without discomfort.
11
Let the dressing stand for 15 minutes, then whisk again before using.
12
Cover the bowls with plates and allow to stand for 4 minutes.
13
Today he was coy on whether he would stand for Parliament again.
14
Let stand for a few minutes before straining through a fine sieve.
15
Remove from the oven and allow to stand for a few minutes.
16
Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Translations for stand for
Portuguese
Stand for through the time
Stand for across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Common
Australia
Common
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