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    withstand - Dictionary definition and meaning for word withstand

    Definition
    (verb) resist or confront with resistance
    Synonyms : defy , hold , hold up
    Example Sentence
    • The politician defied public opinion
    • The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
    • The bridge held
    Definition
    (verb) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
    Synonyms : hold out , resist , stand firm
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for withstand

With + stand...you firmly stand your ground (withstand) even though there is strong opposition.

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