verb
definition
To resist or endure (something) successfully.
definition
To oppose (something) forcefully.
Examples of withstands in a Sentence
Before the object can pierce the dense lower strata of air its material is usually exhausted, but on rare occasions it withstands the fiery ordeal, and fragments of the original mass fall upon the earth.
It withstands the sea and mountain breezes better than most other timber trees, and is often planted near farm-houses and cottages in exposed localities for the sake of its dense foliage.
Bring them out into the light and we'll see whose truth withstands scrutiny.
If you plan on having a ceiling fan in a bathroom or in the kitchen, get one that withstands heat and moisture.
Not only is a home like this affordable, it withstands even inclement weather.
It withstands washing and scrubbing better than any other finish.
It also withstands cold temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
Overstuffed with shredded foam, a resilient material that withstands the test of time (and body weight!), they can be manipulated to flat or beanbag-like positions.
It is a most conspicuous plant in the rock garden, where it withstands the winter without the least injury.
It is hardy enough for walls, and in southern and warm localities withstands our winters without even this protection, but is not the most desirable of plants.
Calceolaria Violacea - A distinct kind, with small helmet-shaped flowers, rich purple and spotted; succeeds well on warm borders or the rock garden, and, if slightly protected, withstands mild winters in the south.
Kleim's Hardy withstands temperature fluctuations and is hardy to zone 7.
Purchase treated pine lumber or cypress wood that withstands insect attacks and weathering better than untreated wood.
It has a higher effectiveness, withstands weather extremes that have an adverse effect on fiberglass, and is often made from more than 75 percent recycled materials.
An enteric-coated capsule withstands stomach acids and passes intact to the intestines, where other digestive juices break down the coating and release the ingredients.
When you find a label that flatters your body type and that withstands your knitwear care procedure, stick with it.
Available at Eastern Mountain Sports, this bag is full of bells and whistles, like a canvas finish that withstands and resists stains and a mesh water bottle enclave to carry your favorite drink.
Engineered with high performance stainless steel, this dynamic diver's watch withstands pressures of 150 atmospheres under water, corresponding to a depth of 1,500 meters or 5,000 feet.
This watch withstands pressures of up to 300 atmospheres underwater, corresponding to a depth of 3,000 meters or 10,000 feet.
The watch withstands water up to 30 meters and comes with a 3 yr warranty.
In addition, this watch withstands water up to 30 meters and comes with a 3 yr warranty.