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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"
   • ▪ offer strong resistance or opposition to (someone or something): "Constantinople withstood the eastern invaders"

   Word Origin Old Englishwithstandan, from the prefix with- ‘against’ + the verb stand.

   Derivatives

   • 1. withstander noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWITHSTAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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

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   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

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

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

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   to resist or oppose, esp. successfully: to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › withstandwithstand verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

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

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