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Definition of: withstand
(with·stand′, with-) v. ·stood, ·stand·ing v.t.
To oppose with any force; resist successfully.
—v.i. To make resistance; endure. See synonyms under OPPOSE. [OE withstandan <with- against + standan stand]
—with·stand′er noun
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