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withstand
/wɪðˈstænd/
verb
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To resist or endure something successfully; to remain undamaged or unaffected by force, pressure, or difficulty.
- The bridge was designed to withstand earthquakes.
- She couldn't withstand the pressure and quit her job.
- These plants can withstand extreme temperatures.
- Coastal infrastructure must withstand increasingly severe storm surges as climate change intensifies hurricane activity and raises sea levels.
- Material scientists test whether novel polymer composites can withstand the extreme radiation environment encountered during deep-space missions.
- Historical records demonstrate how certain institutions withstand political upheaval by adapting their organizational structures while maintaining core functions.