withstand
[verb]
Synonyms: resist, bear, cope with, endure, hold off, oppose, stand up to, suffer, tolerate

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Contrasted words: capitulate, submit, yield
Related Words: bear, endure, stand, suffer, tolerate

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

with‧stand /wɪðˈstænd, wɪθ-/ verb (past tense and past participle withstood /-ˈstʊd/) [transitive]
[Language: Old English; Origin: withstandan, from with 'against' + standan 'to stand']

1. to be strong enough to remain unharmed by something such as great heat, cold, pressure etc Synonym : resist, stand up to:
This fabric can withstand steam and high temperatures.

2. to defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose you Synonym : stand up to:
The Chancellor has withstood the criticism and held firm.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

withstand
verb
VERB + WITHSTAND be able/unable to, can/could | manage to | be built to, be designed to The wooden boat was built to withstand just about every weather condition at sea.
be robust/strong/tough enough to The flooring needs to be tough enough to withstand wear.
enable sth to, help sth (to)
PHRASES be capable of withstanding sth

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