stand for

(verb) express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol. Synonyms: typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent. Example: "What does the statue of liberty symbolize?."

(verb) denote or connote. Synonyms: mean, intend, signify, stand for. Examples: "`maison' means `house' in french." "An example sentence would show what this word means."

(verb) take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to. Synonyms: represent, stand for, correspond. Example: "Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in greek stands for an 's' in latin."

(verb) tolerate or bear. Synonyms: stand for, hold still for. Example: "I won't stand for this kind of behavior!."