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What does “stand for” mean?

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Rebecca

"Stand for" means to believe or represent something. This could be an idea or belief or an acronym having a larger meaning. In this clip, it means to represent an idea or belief and to not let anything change that belief. Here are a few example sentences: Ex: I stand for equal rights for everyone. Ex: The political candidate stands for universal healthcare. Ex: NASA is an acronym that stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Ex: VIP is an acronym that stands for Very Important Person.

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