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Meaning of withstood
The primary meaning of the word "withstood" is to have successfully resisted or coped with something difficult or unpleasant.
Etymology of withstood
The word "withstood" originates from Old English "wiþstondan", which is a combination of "wiþ" (against) and "stondan" (to stand)
The word has been in use since the 9th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various senses of resistance, endurance, and opposition
Synonyms
resisted
tolerated
endured
survived
borne
braved
weathered
faced
confronted
defied
opposed
withborne
sustained
supported
borne up
persevered
persisted
continued
remained
stayed
lasted
held out
stood firm
held firm
kept going
carried on
gone through
come through
pulled through
made it through
struggled through
fought through
pushed through
Definitions
- Past tense of withstand, meaning to remain firm or strong against something, such as an attack, a test, or a difficult situation
- * To resist or oppose something, such as a force, a power, or an influence
- * To tolerate or endure something, such as a condition, a situation, or a treatment
Usage Examples
- The city withstood the hurricane with minimal damage
- * She withstood the pain and finished the marathon
- * The company withstood the financial crisis and emerged stronger