with
stand
Third Person
withstands
Present Participle
withstanding
Past Tense
withstood
Past Participle
withstood
1
to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself
transitive
- The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes.
- The athlete trained rigorously to withstand the physical demands of the competition.
- Plants in arid climates have adaptations to withstand drought conditions.
- While the storm was raging, the sturdy trees were withstanding the powerful winds.
- The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather.
2
to resist or fight against something with strong resolve and persistence
transitive
- The fort was built to withstand enemy attacks for months.
- The activist withstood the government's attempts to silence his protests.
- The community withstood the outside forces trying to disrupt their way of life.
- He withstood the constant pressure from his peers to conform.
- She withstood the harsh criticism, staying true to her beliefs.
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