Intermediate 💬 Idioms & Phrasal Verbs · #121 of 182

Phrasal Verb: Stand For

to represent

Examples

  • What does UN stand for?

Key rules

  • Stand for means represent or stand as a symbol of something
  • It is inseparable and takes an object: what does UN stand for?
  • In the negative it means tolerate: I won't stand for this
  • Do not separate the verb from "for"

Common mistakes

  • What does UN stands for? → What does UN stand for?
💡 Tip: "Stand for" in the negative means tolerate: I won't stand for rudeness.
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