Phrasal Verbs

stand for (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb stand for (2)

Meaning

If a person or an organisation stands for certain ideals or principles, they believe in and support those ideals or principles.

Synonym

represent

For example

  • stand for sth If you started a political party, what values and principles would it stand for?

  • stand for sth The Democratic People's Party say they stand for social justice and civil rights.

Quick Quiz

An organization that stands for the rights of animals should

a. help and protect animals

b. trade in wild animals

c. use animals in experiments
a) help and protect animals b) trade in wild animals c) use animals in experiments
stand for (2)

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