withstand

verb
UK: /wɪðˈstænd/
US: /wɪθˈstænd/

  1. To successfully oppose or resist something.

    1. This coat can withstand the cold weather.
    2. The old bridge could not withstand the force of the flood waters.

  2. To remain undamaged or unaffected by something; to survive.

    1. The building was built to withstand earthquakes.
    2. Some plants can withstand freezing temperatures better than others.

Synonyms

endure resist bear weather oppose tolerate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "withstand" in English means: To successfully oppose or resist something., To remain undamaged or unaffected by something; to survive..

The phonetic transcription of "withstand" is /wɪðˈstænd/ in British English and /wɪθˈstænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "withstand": endure, resist, bear, weather, oppose, tolerate.

Example usage of "withstand": "This coat can withstand the cold weather.". More examples on the page.