Mean or represent or merely mean to represent (5,3)
I believe the answer is:
stand for
This clue is a quadruple definition!!
'mean' is the first definition.
(I know that mean can be written as stand for)
'or' acts as a link.
'represent' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
'or' is a link.
'merely mean' is the third definition.
'stand for' can be an answer for 'mean' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'merely' bit.
'to' is a link.
'represent' is the fourth definition.
(I know that represent can be written as stand for)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stand for that I've seen before include "Mean" , "brook" , "champion" , "Represent or put up with" , "Be representative of or tolerate" .)