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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
“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.
Scripps and Fox Television Stations say part of the answer has to be consolidation, which would allow them to better withstand the competition from huge tech firms.
There are better outcomes for the business that come along with organizational justice, but profit is not the key driver, resulting in a commitment that can withstand changes in public opinion.
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