withstood

[US]/[wɪθˈstʊd]/
[UK]/[wɪθˈstʊd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To stand against or resist; to hold out against.; To endure or withstand the effects of something.; To continue to exist or remain in effect despite challenges.; To succeed in dealing with or overcoming something.

Phrases & Collocations

withstood the test

withstood pressure

withstood attack

withstood scrutiny

withstood weathering

withstood impact

withstood time

withstood criticism

withstood attempts

withstood failure

Example Sentences

the old bridge withstood decades of heavy traffic and harsh weather.

the building withstood the earthquake with minimal damage.

the team withstood intense pressure during the final minutes of the game.

the company withstood a major economic downturn and remained profitable.

the athlete withstood grueling training to prepare for the olympics.

the metal withstood repeated bending and stretching without breaking.

the software withstood numerous cyberattacks and remained secure.

the plant withstood the freezing temperatures and survived the winter.

the relationship withstood many challenges and ultimately grew stronger.

the economy withstood the initial shock of the pandemic.

the ship withstood the storm's powerful waves.

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