In the story of the three little pigs, only the house made of brick was able to withstand the huffing and puffing of the Big Bad Wolf. To withstand is to hold up against something strong.
To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force;
Verb
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Verb
resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
prep.
To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with
physical or moral force; as, to withstand an attack of troops; to
withstand eloquence or arguments.
Withstand
I withstood him to the face.
Some village Hampden, that, with dauntless breast. The little tyrant of his fields withstood.
To stand against; to oppose; to resist, either with physical or moral force;
Usage Examples
The principal act of courage is to endure and withstand dangers doggedly rather than to attack them.
Physical strength can never permanently withstand the impact of spiritual force.
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
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Other Usage ExamplesFew men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
The willow is my favorite tree. I grew up near one. It's the most flexible tree in nature and nothing can break it - no wind, no elements, it can bend and withstand anything.
Well, I think by any expectation South Africa has come a tremendously long way. We've seen a society that many people thought couldn't withstand a peaceful transition to democracy without a great deal of violence, in fact, make that transition and do it in relative peace and security.
I've had moments where I realize my body isn't going to withstand many more seasons, but I am very satisfied with my career and I am trying not to look at retirement as a sad thing.
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