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with·stand (wit̸h stand, wit̸h-)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·stood, -·stand·ing

to oppose, resist, or endure, esp. in a successful way

Etymology: ME withstanden < OE withstandan: see with- & stand

withstand Synonyms

withstand

v.

face, confront, oppose, resist, endure, stand up to, stand up against, hold out*.

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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