How to use withstand in a sentence To be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing… Definition of withstand verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. To resist or oppose, esp To stand or hold out against
Resist or oppose, especially successfully See examples of withstand used in a sentence. To stand up to forcefully To remain firm in endurance or opposition.click for more definitions. I could hardly withstand the pain. Find 620 different ways to say withstand, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at thesaurus.com.
While all these words mean to set oneself against someone or something, withstand suggests a more passive resistance.
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