withstand
withstand
Definition
with·stand (wit̸h stand′, wit̸h-)
withstand
Synonyms
withstand
v.
withstand
Usage Examples
Object
- rigor: Simple to use, either manual or touch control, designed to withstand the rigors of commercial use.
- onslaught: Superior pack power and weight advantage saw the Lions withstand an onslaught from the spirited French team who were pushing hard for penalties.
- rigor: It's stylish housing is made to withstand the rigors of field shooting.
- siege: The castle withstood two sieges in the medieval era.
- scrutiny: The arguments in his statement don't seem to me to withstand scrutiny.
- ravage: The wealth amassed at this time allowed the inhabitants to build lavish temples, most of which have withstood the ravages of time.
Noun phrase with adjective complement
- such: And they are not designed to withstand harsh environments such as dust and high temperature applications.
Adjective complement
- more: Sold Secure Silver - designed to withstand more than 3 minutes serious assault.
- high: Additionally, lower assembly temperatures negate the need for substrate materials that can withstand high soldering temperatures.
Modifying Another Word
- successfully: The soundness of its drainage systems enabled it to successfully withstand the floods earlier in the year.
- easily: This table football will easily withstand even the most excitable games.
- not: Not withstanding its rather small size Malta holds a considerable heritage.
- even: The service has been designed to withstand even the most aggressive attack or serious failure.
- then: Surbiton raced into a 3-0 half time lead in their game against Reading and then withstood a strong Reading fightback to win 5-3.
- also: In addition, the package must also withstand repeated cycling to low temperatures without mechanical failure.
Used with why or when
- what: And I am not so... weak, so fragile, that I could not withstand what you might offer.
Present participle complement
- trample: This will help to protect the tree seedlings which are essential to the survival of the wood and cannot withstand trampling.
- have: Apparently it is designed to be strong enough to withstand having a ride-on mower crashing into it.
- boil: In addition, tin glaze will not withstand boiling water, so there may be original damage on tea and coffee wares.
Preposition: in
- day: It is not enough to withstand in the evil day, but having done all, still you must stand.
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