Synonyms for stand for

Most common

intend · imply · denote · signify · represent · symbolize

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To mean; to symbolize; to represent; especially of an acronym or abbreviation.

   The abbreviation CIA stands for "Central Intelligence Agency".

2. v. 2

   To advocate; to support.

Example sentences

• intend I fully intend to do everything I said I would do.
• imply A good education doesn't imply a good upbringing.
• denote We use the symbol “⊂” to denote proper inclusion.
• signify Clouds signify the veil of the Most High.
• represent How much does industry represent in Algeria's GDP?
• symbolize What does being chased in a dream symbolize?

By length

4 letters

mean¹

5 letters

imply²

6 letters

intend², denote², typify³

7 letters

support², signify³

9 letters

represent³, symbolize³, symbolise

10 letters

correspond³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (imply² = 2 syllables).