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withstand
What does withstand mean?
withstand (verb): to resist or endure (something) successfully.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use withstand in a sentence?
- The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce withstand?
/wɪθˈstænd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does withstand come from?
From Middle English withstanden, from Old English wiþstandan.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “withstand” mean?
to resist or endure (something) successfully
Right! That's what “withstand” means.
to cook (something) in an oven (for someone)
Not quite: that's what bake means.
draw someone's attention away from something
Not quite: that's what distract means.
of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound
Not quite: that's what ring means.
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