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stand-to
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stand for

stand for


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. mean something: to mean or represent something else

2. believe in something: to believe in something strongly and fight for it
To agree with this would go against everything I stand for.

3. politics become candidate for something: to enter an election as a candidate for a particular office

4. tolerate something: to put up with something
She won't stand for any nonsense.

5. nautical head for place: to set a course for a particular destination
The fleet stood for home.

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