Represent bear (5,3)
I believe the answer is:
stand for
I believe this is a double definition.
'represent' is the first definition.
(standing for is a kind of representing)
'bear' is the second definition.
(standing for is a kind of bearing)
(Other definitions for stand for that I've seen before include "become a substitute" , "Take the place of - bear" , "champion" , "Signify" , "support" .)