withstand

[with-stand, with-] / wɪθˈstænd, wɪð- /

VERB

endure, bear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combat cope defy hold off repel resist ride out suffer thwart tolerate weather

STRONG

brace brave buck confront contest cross dispute duel face fight oppose stand stick take traverse violate

WEAK

fly in the face of grapple with hang on hang tough hold one's ground hold out prevail against put up struggle put up with remain firm sit and take it stand fast stand firm stand one's ground stand up against stand up to stick fast take it take on win out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist disallow help refuse reject surrender

STRONG

agree dodge give up hide loosen support unfasten

WEAK

yield

Example Sentences

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Investors have questioned whether legacy software vendors that sell to businesses can withstand competition from AI-powered rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal

But to withstand legal challenges, legislators employed a unique Canadian invention, the controversial "notwithstanding clause".

From BBC

And while it’s possible the economy could withstand prices that high, if oil rises to $175 a barrel, it would almost certainly tip the U.S. into a recession.

From MarketWatch

Macro & Strategy Ideas - Quick Insights TS Lombard External link March 20: High liquidity and low debt are behind the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand shocks.

From Barron's

The researchers showed that these single atom systems can withstand demanding conditions, including high temperatures and pressures.

From Science Daily

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