Withstand Definition & Meaning
withstand
- verb
- resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
- stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
"Withstand" in song lyrics
See how withstand is used in real songs:
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"Don't bother with mental power to withstand"
7L & Esoteric f/ Beyonder — Axe Hurlers -
"off soft brothers yo they can't withstand"
Artifacts — Where Yo Skillz At? -
"This tide is so potent and hard to withstand"
Bolo Gah f/ Dragonfly, Long Axe — Back the Track Up
Words that rhyme with withstand
Usage tips for "withstand"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does withstand mean?
- resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held" stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
- What part of speech is withstand?
- Withstand is a verb.
- How many definitions does withstand have?
- Withstand has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).