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Meaning of withstand in English
Pronunciation
/wɪθˈstænd/
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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.
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Antonyms
surrender
give up