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withstand
[ with-stand, with- ]
verb (used with object)
- to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand the invaders;
to withstand rust;
to withstand the invaders;
to withstand temptation.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
- to stand in opposition; resist.
withstand
/ ɪðˈæԻ /
verb
- tr to stand up to forcefully; resist
- intr to remain firm in endurance or opposition
Derived Forms
- ɾٳˈٲԻ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ɾٳ·ٲԻİ noun
- ɾٳ·ٲԻiԲ·Ա noun
- ܲwٳ·ٲԻiԲ adjective
- ܲwٳ·ٴǴǻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of withstand1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Even with all the various difficulties, Xi is betting that Beijing will be able to withstand any economic pain longer than Washington in this great power competition.
Miller's claim that the six Republican judges on the Supreme Court — three appointed by Trump — are "communist" wouldn't withstand even a moment's thought at a normal volume.
“If this year has shown us anything, it’s that this system may not be capable of withstanding criminals,” Vernetti said.
The WWF went through several types of batteries until it found one that could withstand the harsh winters.
“Unlike the Suez Canal incident, the Estonian power grid was resilient, able to withstand an unexpected blow,” Klaas notes.
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