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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
/ ·Éɪðˈ²õ³Ùæ²Ô»å /
verb
- tr to stand up to forcefully; resist
- intr to remain firm in endurance or opposition
Derived Forms
- ·É¾±³Ù³óˈ²õ³Ù²¹²Ô»å±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ·É¾±³Ù³ó·²õ³Ù²¹²Ô»åİù noun
- ·É¾±³Ù³ó·²õ³Ù²¹²Ô»åi²Ô²µÂ·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
- ³Ü²Ôw¾±³Ù³ó·²õ³Ù²¹²Ô»åi²Ô²µ adjective
- ³Ü²Ôw¾±³Ù³ó·²õ³Ù´Ç´Ç»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of withstand1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
It largely came courtesy of Gardiner’s making all three three-pointers she took in the second quarter, helping the Bruins withstand playing the entire quarter without Betts because of foul trouble.
Prior to 2009, Bangkok did not have a comprehensive safety standard for constructing buildings to withstand earthquakes, according to Dr Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, a senior lecturer in earthquake engineering at Imperial College London.
Fischer believes one of the reasons the show has withstood the test of time is that the relationships were modeled to feel authentic to any setting and not just for those who’ve had desk jobs.
Ireland were beaten by France in Dublin, while Scotland withstood a Wales fightback to claim victory and recover from defeat by England, who cruised past Italy.
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