Main Entry: with·stand

Pronunciation: \with-ˈstand, with-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): with·stood \-ˈstu̇d\; with·stand·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English withstandan, from with against + standan to stand

Date: before 12th century

1 a : to stand up against : oppose with firm determination; especially : to resist successfully b : to be proof against : resist the effect of <withstand the impact of a landing — Current Biography>
2 archaic : to stop or obstruct the course of

synonyms see oppose