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stand for vs bear

bear vs stand for

stand for is not a noun while bear is a noun.

stand for and bear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand for No No Yes No
bear Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bear is a hypernym of stand for; that is, bear is a word with a broader meaning than stand for:
  • stand for: tolerate or bear
  • bear: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
Other hypernyms of stand for include abide, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate.
stand for (noun) bear (noun)
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price
stand for (verb) bear (verb)
tolerate or bear be pregnant with
denote or connote cause to be born
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol have on one's person
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
move while holding up or supporting
support or hold in a certain manner
bring forth
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
bring in
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
have
contain or hold; have within
Difference between stand for and bear

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