Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index W withstand: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: with•stand Pronunciation: (with-stand', wi-), [key] — v., -stood, -stand•ing. —v.t. to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, esp. successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation. —v.i. to stand in opposition; resist. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: withstand (Thesaurus) withoutdoors withy TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: parallax Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language