Origin: Germanic
Old English prefix
Withstand has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
resist or confront with resistance
"The politician defied public opinion"
"The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"
"The bridge held"
2
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
"The old bridge managed to withstand the fierce floodwaters without collapsing."
3
To resist or endure (something) successfully.
"The old bridge managed to withstand the fierce winter storm without any structural damage."
Example Sentences
"The politician defied public opinion"
verb
"The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"
verb
"The bridge held"
verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)