withstand

/wɪðˈstænd/verb
Middle School
1

To resist or endure (something) successfully.

2

To oppose (something) forcefully.

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Synonyms

beartake

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bandhandlandrandsandzandblandbrandgrandstand

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

wadwagwahwaiwalwanwarwaswatwax

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abtabuacaackactaddadsadzaftahn

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

widthwarmthwealthpathwaywealthyquothswathwarthwerthwirth

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