with|stand

with|stand
with|stand «wihth STAND, wihth-», verb, -stood, -stand|ing.
–v.t.
to stand against; hold out against; bear up under; resist; endure; oppose, especially successfully: »

Explorers have to withand hardships. These shoes will withstand much hard wear.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under oppose. (Cf.oppose)
–v.i.
to offer resistance or opposition; resist; endure. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under oppose. (Cf.oppose)
[Old English withstandan < with- against + standan to stand]

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