English · Word Candidate

withstand

/wɪðˈstænd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: withstands · withstanding · withstood

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Meaning · English

To resist or endure (something) successfully.

Verb

Tests showed that a tin ceiling could withstand a temperature of 1,369° for an hour and 10 minutes, whereas plaster collapsed in 12 minutes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To oppose (something) forcefully.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “withstand” mean?

To resist or endure (something) successfully.

Is “withstand” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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