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 withstand withstand /wɪθˈstænd/

verb

  1. () Resist or confront with resistance  ( hold , hold up , withstand , defy )
    resist or confront with resistance
     The politician defied public opinion
    The politician defied public opinion
     The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
    The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
     The bridge held
    The bridge held
  2. Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something  ( stand firm , withstand , hold out , resist )
    stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something