Definition of Withstand
to persist through or survive a difficult situation
Examples of Withstand in a sentence
The houses close to the coast were built so sturdily that they are able to withstand the strongest storms. 🔊
Although their marriage was on the rocks after the affair, the tight-night husband and wife have been able to withstand the situation. 🔊
The students learned that polar bears and other furry animals could withstand colder temps much better than short-furred mammals. 🔊
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