1. To represent; symbolize. 2. To advocate or support: stands for freedom of the press. 3. To put up with; tolerate: We will not stand for impertinent behavior.
One of the later school of the Grecians, examineth the matter, and is at a stand, to think what should be in it, that men should love lies; where neither they make for pleasure, as with poets, nor for advantage, as with the merchant; but for the lie’s sake.
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stand a chance or show, to have a chance or possibility, esp. of winning or surviving: He's a good shortstop but doesn't stand a chance of making the major leagues because he can't hit.
1. To represent; symbolize. 2. To advocate or support: stands for freedom of the press. 3. To put up with; tolerate: We will not stand for impertinent behavior.
"We had to stand for the entire performance!"; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"; "Where do you stand on the War?" "The law stands!" "Can you stand the bookshelf up?";
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1. To represent; symbolize. 2. To advocate or support: stands for freedom of the press. 3. To put up with; tolerate: We will not stand for impertinent behavior.