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denote vs stand for

stand for vs denote

denote and stand for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denote No No Yes No
stand for No No Yes No
As verbs, stand for is a hypernym of denote; that is, stand for is a word with a broader meaning than denote:
  • denote: have as a meaning
  • stand for: denote or connote
Other hypernyms of denote include intend, mean, signify.
denote (verb) stand for (verb)
have as a meaning tolerate or bear
be a sign or indication of denote or connote
make known; make an announcement express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Difference between denote and stand for

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