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Weather (Verb)

Face and withstand with courage; "She braved the elements".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The experienced sailor weathered the storm with ease and composure, steering his boat safely to shore.
She weathered years of criticism, determined to make a name for herself in the male-dominated industry.
During the economic downturn, the company weathered the financial crisis and emerged as one of the strongest firms in the market.
The crew of the aircraft managed to weather the turbulence without panicking or losing control of the plane.
The proud captain stood at the helm, resolute in his determination to weather the fierce storm that loomed on the horizon.

Cause to slope.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The ship's hull had to weather to the left due to the strong winds on that side.
To make the fence sturdy, the carpenter deliberately tried to weather it slightly towards the house.
In order to shed water, builders deliberately weather the roof to prevent leaks and ensure proper drainage.
By slightly weathering one side of the shed, the owner was ensuring that no water stayed there.
Weather the lower flank of this wall carefully to provide adequate drainage around the side of the house

Change under the action or influence of the weather; "A weathered old hut".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The sail had weathered many storms and was showing signs of wear.
The once vibrant colors of the wooden sign had weathered over time.
Her skin had weathered from years spent outdoors without adequate protection.
The statue's stone surface had weathered, developing a soft, moss-covered texture.
Years of harsh weather conditions had weathered the leather saddle.

Sail to the windward of.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Sailors attempted to weather the island by passing its windward side, hoping to make it to the safer leeward side for refueling.
To avoid the storm, the captain decided to chart an alternative course around the island and weather it to the west.
The heavy cargo weighed down their progress as they labored to weather the headland and find calmer seas.
Experts predicted a significant worsening of conditions, warning ships to adjust their routes now or struggle to weather the rocky shoreline.
In the old sailing days, ships favored the islands' leeward shores and endeavored to weather the windward sides at night when visibility was better.