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1.
General
US
UK
informal
neutral
To tolerate or accept (something undesirable); used in negative contexts to indicate refusal to endure a situation.
2.
General
neutral
formal
To represent, symbolize, or be an abbreviation for something (for example, a letter or symbol representing a word or concept).
3.
General
neutral
formal
To support, advocate, or stand in favor of a principle, policy, or cause.
4.
UK
US
Commonwealth
formal
political
To be a candidate for an elected office or to put oneself forward for election.
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