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withstand

verb

/wɪðˈstænd/

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

stand the test of time

endure, resist, survive, tolerate, bear

surrender, collapse, yield

withstand pressure, withstand attack, withstand force, withstand heat

to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state

to destroy completely; to remove all traces of something

To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.

To get or be given something; to accept something offered.

to tell someone about a possible danger or problem

To formally suggest someone for a position, role, or award.