withstand

/wɪðstˈænd/

/wɪθˈstænd/

to withstand

MAIN VERB

to resist or endure something that is being exerted upon or inflicted upon oneself

synonyms : defy

stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

synonyms : hold out

antonyms : surrender

Examples

1. My hands can withstand some burns.

2. The multilateral trading system withstood the crisis.

3. The greenhouse has even withstood an earthquake.

4. - These things can withstand a 2,000 mile an hour wind.