STAND FOR Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the phrase stand for. (close relations)
Definition of STAND FOR
Best Alternative Words for STAND FOR
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| represent | verbv | |||||||
verb • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • be representative or typical for • be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute • serve as a means of expressing something • be typical of • form or compose • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • create an image or likeness of • play a role or part • perform (a play), especially on a stage • describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality • point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance • bring forward and present to the mind • to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) | ||||||||
| signify | verbv | |||||||
verb • denote or connote • convey or express a meaning • make known with a word or signal | ||||||||
| symbolize | verbv | |||||||
verb • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols | ||||||||
| typify | verbv | |||||||
verb • embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol | ||||||||
| denote | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a sign or indication of • have as a meaning • make known; make an announcement | ||||||||
| designate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • appointed but not yet installed in office verb • assign a name or title to • give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • decree or designate beforehand • design or destine | ||||||||
| embody | verbv | |||||||
verb • represent in bodily form • represent, as of a character on stage • represent or express something abstract in tangible form | ||||||||
| correspond | verbv | |||||||
verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics • exchange messages • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to | ||||||||
| intend | verbv | |||||||
verb • have in mind as a purpose • design or destine • mean or intend to express or convey • denote or connote | ||||||||
| mean | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n adjective satellite • approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value • characterized by malice • having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality • marked by poverty befitting a beggar • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity • (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt • of no value or worth • very good; of the highest quality verb • mean or intend to express or convey • have as a logical consequence • denote or connote • have in mind as a purpose • have a specified degree of importance • intend to refer to • destine or designate for a certain purpose | ||||||||
| symbolise | verbv | |||||||
verb • represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol | ||||||||
| hold still for | verbv | |||||||
verb • tolerate or bear | ||||||||
