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withstand   (Sound)

KK Pronunciation

〔 wIθˋstænd,wIð- 〕

Pronunciation

〔 wiðˊstænd,wiθ 〕


Overview of verb withstand

The verb withstand has 2 senses


  • defy, withstand, hold, hold up -- (resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held")

  • resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm -- (stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something)