English dictionary · verb

resist

to withstand the action or effect of; to oppose

Meaning and definitions

1. to withstand the action or effect of; to oppose

Connected roots

• re-

  back, again

• stat-

  standing

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• reform

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  to mention or allude to; to direct to a source for help

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  relating to breathing

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