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   withstand

   /wɪðˈstand/

   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: "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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   to receive without being changed or damaged by something powerful; bear: The building has to be strong enough to withstand severe winds and storms. Coaches have to be tough to withstand the constant pressure to win.

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.dictionary.com › browse › withstandWITHSTAND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Withstand definition: to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully. See examples of WITHSTAND used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWITHSTAND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to receive without being changed or damaged by something powerful; bear: The building has to be strong enough to withstand severe winds and storms. Coaches have to be tough to withstand the constant pressure to win.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWITHSTAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. to stand up to forcefully; resist 2. to remain firm in endurance or opposition.... Click for more definitions.

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. 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.