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withstand - Dictionary definition and meaning for withstand
WITHSTAND
(verb) stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
synonyms : hold out , resist , stand firm(verb) resist or confront with resistance
"The politician defied public opinion", "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear", "The bridge held"
synonyms : defy , hold , hold up
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Selected Mnemonic for withstand
(Tag: english) With + stand...you firmly stand your ground (withstand) even though there is strong opposition.
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