Withstand (Verb)
Meaning 1
Resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The storm shelters are designed to withstand the strongest of natural disasters and protect occupants from harm.
- Scientists claim the newly developed alloy can withstand extremely high temperatures without losing its structural integrity.
- Steel frames used in constructing high-rise buildings can withstand powerful winds and seismic activities.
- The pharmaceutical company developed an insulation material that can withstand the freezers' extremely low temperatures.
- Engineers designed the hurricane-resistant windows to withstand winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour without breaking.
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Meaning 2
Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- She was not able to withstand the constant bullying at school and eventually decided to change schools.
- The team was confident that they could withstand their opponents' strong defense and emerge victorious.
- The company had to withstand intense competition from its new rival in the market.
- The building's foundation was not strong enough to withstand a major earthquake.
- The country has struggled to withstand the economic downturn and its effects on the local population.