The term 'STANDS FOR SPEAKERS' refers to a variety of raised PLATFORMS used for public speaking. The five-letter word PODIA is a Latin term meaning 'PLATFORMS' or 'raised stages'. DAISES is a six-letter word referring to a raised platform, usually with steps leading up to it, that is used for speeches or other formal occasions. ROSTRUMS is an eight-letter word that is similar to DAISES, but is typically smaller and more ornate. Finally, PODIUMS is a seven-letter word that is a raised platform used for public speaking, often with a microphone attached. All of these words refer to different types of raised PLATFORMS used for public speaking.