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withstand
withstand
/wɪθˈstænd/
verb
(
)
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
Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
(
stand firm
,
withstand
,
hold out
,
resist
)
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
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