withstand

🇺🇸 /wɪðˈstænd/ 🇬🇧 /wɪðˈstænd/
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Tags TOP10000CEFR-C2
verb
R

to not be harmed or broken by something strong or difficult

This material can withstand very high temperatures without melting.

translation

v. to not be harmed or broken by something strong or difficult

Word Forms

3rd Present withstands
Past withstood
Perfect withstood
Progressive withstanding