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    with·stand
    /wiTHˈstand/

    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 › englishWITHSTAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of withstand, a verb that means to be strong enough or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully. See how to use it in sentences and how to pronounce it in British and American English.

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

    Learn the meaning of withstand, a verb that means to stand up against or resist something with firm determination. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

  4. 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.

  5. 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!

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

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and examples of the verb 'withstand', which means to resist or oppose something or someone. Find out how to use 'withstand' in different contexts and languages.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWITHSTAND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of withstand, a verb that means to be strong enough or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully. See how to use it in sentences and how to pronounce it in British and American English.

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

    Withstand means to resist or oppose with determined effort, or to be undamaged or unaffected by something. See the verb form, past tense, past participle, and translations of withstand in various languages.