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Meaning of withstand in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /wɪθˈstænd/

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  1. Verb

    withstand

    Etymology

    Old English withstandan, from the prefix with- ‘against’ + the verb stand

    Definitions

    1. resist or confront with resistance

    Examples

    • « The politician defied public opinion »
    • « The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear »
    • « The bridge held »
  2. 2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

    Antonyms

    • surrender
    • give up

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