American English pronunciation
How to pronounce withstood
IPA transcription: [wɪθs'tʊd]
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Verb
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resist or confront with resistance
“The politician defied public opinion”
“The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear”
“The bridge held”
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stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Usage examples
- The devices successfully withstood this severe condition.
- The law and District have also withstood the tests of time.
- Hansel concluded none of the stories investigated has withstood critical examination.
- Ironically, the older the dwellings, the better they withstood the quake.