Definition of "withstand" []

• To oppose with force or resolution. (verb-transitive)
• To be successful in resisting. See Synonyms at oppose. (verb-transitive)
• To resist or endure successfully. (verb-intransitive)

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• "I throw my hat in with those I think will long term withstand the pressure."
• "However, one thing that hardly any government has been able to withstand is treachery within the government."
• "The lowest temperature that freeze tolerant species are able to withstand is about - 8°C."