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withstand - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'withstand' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Withstand [ prep.]
- To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force; as, to withstand an attack of troops; to withstand eloquence or arguments.

Meaning of 'withstand' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . withstand [ v]
Meaning (1):
- resist or confront with resistance
Example in sentence:
  • The bridge held;
  • The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear;
  • The politician defied public opinion

Nearby Words:

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