withstand

withstand

CEFR: C1-C2 /with-stand/ [w.ih0.th.s.t.ae1.n.d]

Definition: resist or confront with resistance

Example Sentences:
Though not every painting has withstood the test of time, some of the works ended up being quite significant.
Building methods in many other developing countries can withstand gravity and wind but have limited resistance against very strong earthquakes.