Definitions for Withstand
wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-with·stand

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. defy, withstand, hold, hold upverb

   resist or confront with resistance

   "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"

2. resist, hold out, withstand, stand firmverb

   stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. withstandverb

   To resist or endure (something) successfully.

2. withstandverb

   To oppose (something) forcefully.

3. Etymology: wiðstandan (wið "against" + standan "to stand")

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Withstandverb

   To gainstand; to oppose; to resist.

   Etymology: with and stand.

   The violence of sorrow is not at the first to be striven withal, being like a mighty beast, sooner tamed with following, than overthrown by withstanding. Philip Sidney.

   The wonderful zeal and fervour wherewith ye have withstood the received orders of this church, was the first thing which caused me to enter unto consideration, whether every christian man fearing God, stand bound to join with you. Richard Hooker.

   It is our frailty that in many things we all do amiss, but a virtue that we would do amiss in nothing, and a testimony of that virtue, that when we pray that what occasion of sin soever do offer itself, we may be strengthened from above to withstand it. Richard Hooker, b. v.

   They soon set sail; nor now the fates withstand;
   Their forces trusted with a foreign hand. Dryden.

   When Elymas withstood Paul and Barnabas, and when Paul says of Alexander, he hath greatly withstood our words, do we think the withstanding there was without speaking? Francis Atterbury.

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1. withstand

   To withstand means to remain undamaged, unaffected, or stay strong, often in a situation or under conditions that are difficult or hostile. It can also refer to the ability to resist or endure something challenging such as stress, pressure, or some form of adverse conditions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Withstand

   to stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force; as, to withstand an attack of troops; to withstand eloquence or arguments

2. Etymology: [AS. wistandan. See With, prep., and Stand.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Withstand

   with-stand′, v.t. to stand against: to oppose or resist:—pa.t. and pa.p. Withstood′.—n. Withstand′er.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. withstand

   To oppose; to resist; as, to withstand the attack of troops.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Withstand in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Withstand in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Withstand in a Sentence

1. Andrew Cunningham:

   When they fly they have a peak body temperature that mimics a fever, it happens at least twice a day with bats -- when they fly out to feed and then they return to roost. And so the pathogens that have evolved in bats have evolved to withstand these peaks of body temperature.

2. Joseph Conrad, Nostromo (on the death of Decoud):

   But the truth was that he died from solitude, the enemy known but to few on this Earth, and whom only the simplest of us are fit to withstand. The brilliant Costaguanaro of the boulevards had died from solitude and want of faith in himself and others.

3. Northrop Grumman:

   . The new strike bomber will start deploying in about a decade. The aircraft is expected to replace the nearly four-decades old B-1 as well as the legendary B-52 Stratofortress that has served the country for about six decades. Related : Marine Corps ' new helicopter completes Marine Corps ' new helicopter first flight This new bomber will be fully loaded with lots of technologies and next-gen innovations that are cloaked in secrecy. Marine Corps ' new helicopter may even withstand nuclear weapon-generated electromagnetic pulses( EMPs) and still operate. What will Marine Corps ' new helicopter be like ? The military has kept details of the wish list for its new bomber classified. During the Super Bowl, Northrop Grumman’s ad featured a new aircraft shrouded in mystery – literally cloaked at one point. Some industry experts believe this was a representation of Northrop’s vision for the new mysterious bomber. B-2 We can look to the B-2 bomber, also made by Northrop Grumman, for an idea of what we might expect. The B-2 aircraft has been a mainstay for the military with The B-2 aircraft stealth long-range and big payload strike bomber capabilities. Related : Navy taps Raytheon for sophisticated' last chance' gun system The B-2 Spirit Bomber carries a crew of two and took its first flight in 1989 and entered the operational fleet in 1993. The original B-2 fleet was 21 aircraft. The four 19,000-pound-thrust F118-GE engines give the B-2 its power, allowing it to fly more than 600 miles per hour. With a 172-foot wingspan, the B-2 can fly to a ceiling of 50,000 feet. B-2 is built for stealth. During the Cold War, it was designed to beat air defense systems, penetrating deep into Soviet Union airspace and deliver a nuclear bomb if necessary. Cold War design allows it to evade radar and makes it tough to detect. Instead of metal, the structure is made from advanced composites like resin-impregnated graphite fiber. Related : Meet' Viper' - the newest F-16 Fighter The aircraft can travel a very long range - to approximately 6,000 nautical miles. If the aircraft is refueled while in the air, then it can fly even farther - an additional 4,000 miles without landing. The B-2 Spirit Bomber can carry more than 40,000 pounds of nuclear or conventional munitions – that’s the kind of power that can dramatically change the battle space in one flight. The aircraft is designed to deliver these munitions precisely on target even in adverse weather conditions. Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri is home to the majority of the current B-2 fleet. The aircraft has deployed recently in combat in Libya, Afghanistan and Iraq. Related : 11 stunning F-22 fighter jet images Since it was introduced more than 20 years ago, many advances have been incorporated to improve the B-2's lethality. The aircraft’s ability to receive updated target data while in the midst of a mission was also improved. Other upgrade programs improved the B-2’s capabilities to collect, process and then distribute battlefield data to teams throughout the world. The sleek B-2 has a unique flying wing design that supports its radar evasion and hard to detect design. The Super Bowl commercial showed a sort of bat wing shape, similar to B-2, but the specs of the new plane have remained secret. The Air Force has made the right decision for our nation's security, as the company that developed and delivered the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, we look forward to providing The Air Force with a highly-capable and affordable next-generation Long-Range Strike Bomber.

4. Mia Maguire:

   Admittedly, I bought these because I thought the style was cool, but when I realized they were also a practical purchase, my pending buyer’s remorse disappeared, merrell’s Bravada Cord Wrap Sandals are great pool or beach day sandals that can withstand plenty of splashing. Because of my foot sweating problem, slip-ons and slides are not really options for me, and these securely-fastened sandals keep me stable while the moisture-absorbing footbed keeps me comfortable all day long when hiking in the heat.

5. Alex Hofford:

   It is clearly impossible that the pangolin species can withstand such high rates of poaching, trafficking and trade. Eight tonnes is outrageous.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Withstand
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Withstand
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Withstand
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Withstand
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Withstand
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html