Meaning & Definition of Withstand in English
English⟶
Withstand
/wɪθstænd/
verb
1. Resist or confront with resistance
- "The politician defied public opinion"
- "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"
- "The bridge held"
synonym:
- defy,
- withstand,
- hold,
- hold up
2. Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
synonym:
- resist,
- hold out,
- withstand,
- stand firm
Examples of using
Robots can withstand dangerous conditions.