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    withstand
    /wɪðˈstand/

    verb

    • 1. remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist: "the structure had been designed to withstand winds of more than 100 mph"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of withstand in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    WITHSTAND definition: 1. to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › withstandWithstand Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of WITHSTAND is to stand up against : oppose with firm determination; especially : to resist successfully. How to use withstand in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Withstand.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWITHSTAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    verb. If something or someone withstands a force or action, they survive it or do not give in to it. [formal] ...armoured vehicles designed to withstand chemical attack. [VERB noun] Exercise really can help you withstand stresses and strains more easily. [VERB noun] Synonyms: resist, take, face, suffer More Synonyms of withstand.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwithstand verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    withstand something to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc. synonym resist, stand up to The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures. They had withstood siege, hunger and deprivation.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › withstandWithstand - definition of withstand by The Free Dictionary

    1. To resist or oppose with determined effort: The soldiers withstood the attack. 2. To be undamaged or unaffected by: The house withstood the storm. v.intr. To resist or endure successfully. [Middle English withstanden, from Old English withstandan : with, against; see with + standan, to stand; see stand.]

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › withstandWithstand - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To withstand is to hold up against something strong. Withstand means to stand your ground against a powerful and negative force. A lot of toys can withstand rough treatment, but CDs definitely can't. And hopefully, you can withstand the pressures of school and work!

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordWITHSTAND - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "WITHSTAND" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › withstand_vwithstand, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

    There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb withstand, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of withstand – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    WITHSTAND definition: to not be damaged or broken by something: .

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › withstandWITHSTAND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Withstand definition: to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully. See examples of WITHSTAND used in a sentence.