Meaning of "stand for"

[Kays]

Test No. incompl/advan-6 "Phrasal Verbs", question 9

You need not worry that you'll be left on your own because I'll always ......... you.

(a) stand for
(b) stand to
(c) stand by
(d) stand for

Test No. incompl/advan-6 "Phrasal Verbs", answer 9

You need not worry that you'll be left on your own because I'll always stand by you.

Correct answer: (c) stand by
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Hello, I just wanted to inform you that you have repeated 'stand for' in the fourth answer.

sincere greetings, K.

[Alan]

Hi K,

Many thanks.

Best wishes

Alan
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[Haihao]

Hi,

I thought 'stand for' could also mean 'support'. e.g. I stand for his judgment about the situation. Is it here inferior to 'stand by' because 'stand for' couldn't be followed by person(s) when it means support?

haihao

[Alan]

Hi,

I'm not quite sure of your use of referring to phrasal verbs being 'inferior' to one another. The differences are clearly defined: 'stand for' has the sense of representing something or showing your belief in something. 'Stand by' suggests supporting or standing shoulder to shoulder with someone or something

A
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[Maryann]

The first think that comes to my head when I hear that phrasal verb is Ben. E. King's song "Stand by me " in which we have the same meaning I suppose :)