What is another word for stood for?

Pronunciation: [stˈʊd fɔː] (IPA)

The phrase "stood for" is frequently used to describe someone or something that represents a particular idea or value. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning, such as "advocated", "championed", "promoted", "supported", "upheld", "defended" or "espoused". Each of these words implies a sense of active support for a cause or belief system, rather than simply existing as a passive representation of it. By using a variety of synonyms for "stood for", writers can add nuance and depth to their language, and better convey the specific connotations and implications of a particular word choice.

What are the hypernyms for Stood for?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Stood for

  • September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for.
    Lamar Alexander
  • The House of Lords is like a glass of champagne that has stood for five days.
    Clement Attlee
  • Certainly I think the election of John Kennedy and all he stood for was one that really was an inspiration.
    Birch Bayh
  • What they're not doing is marketing the Dead Kennedys in the spirit of what the band stood for.
    Jello Biafra
  • The idea that I wrote something that stood for the way I feel about things, and that it lasts, that's probably my favorite thing that I've done.
    Jackson Browne

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