Withstand
Definition
(verb) To endure or resist something successfully
Examples
“Without faith immovable as an oak tree, I couldn't withstand the storms of life.”
“I don't think this old chair can withstand another move.”
“Can your phone withstand the cold in Chicago?”
“Marta said she could withstand the noise from the bar downstairs for one more night.”
“These boots withstood a week of rain on the Oregon coast.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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