withstand

verb (withstand, withstands, withstood, withstanding)

«withstand» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To be strong enough not to be damaged or broken by something, such as heat, cold, wind or weight. tree →
To resist an attack or a pressure successfully. tree →

In the lessons

In science and design-technology lessons, you test materials to see what they can withstand: a bridge must withstand heavy loads, and a shelter must withstand wind and rain. In history and stories, a castle withstands a siege. Phrases: "withstand the heat", "withstand the weight", "withstand pressure".

Examples

Our paper bridge could withstand the weight of ten coins. tree →
Oven gloves can withstand high temperatures. tree →
The castle walls withstood the attack for months. tree →
Houses in hurricane areas are built to withstand strong winds. tree →
This jacket can withstand heavy rain. tree →
Can your egg box withstand a fall from the table? tree →
Eriphyle, unable to withstand the tempting bait, accepted the bribe, and thus Amphiaraus was compelled to join the army. tree →

Note

Irregular verb like "stand": withstand, withstood, withstood. In a test, "it withstood 5 kg" means it held 5 kg without breaking. Similar: resist, endure, hold out against.

In Jewish tradition

Examples

And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. (Writings ECC.4.12, JPS 1917) tree →
And there were gathered unto him vain men, base fellows that strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and faint-hearted, and could not withstand them. (Writings 2CH.13.7, JPS 1917) tree →
And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye are a great multitude, and there are with you the golden calves which Jeroboam made you for gods. (Writings 2CH.13.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Irregular verb like "stand": withstand, withstood, withstood. In a test, "it withstood 5 kg" means it held 5 kg without breaking. Similar: resist, endure, hold out against.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «withstand» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«withstand» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «withstand» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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