resist — to refuse to accept or comply with something; to withstand the action or effect of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to refuse to accept or comply with something; to withstand the action or effect of
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɪst/
Example Sentences
- My cat resists taking medicine like it's poison from her worst enemy.
- I tried to resist buying another coffee, but the barista's smile was too powerful.
- Students often resist doing homework until the last minute.
resist
VERB[/rɪˈzɪst/]
to refuse to accept or comply with something; to withstand the action or effect of
The villagers resist the tax collectors at the town gate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin resistere, composed of re- (back) and sistere (to stand). Originally meant 'to stand back against' or 'to oppose', suggesting the action of standing firm against an advancing force.
Breakdown
re- (back, against) + sistere (to stand) = to stand back/against, to oppose or withstand.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat resists taking medicine like it's poison from her worst enemy.”
“I tried to resist buying another coffee, but the barista's smile was too powerful.”
“Students often resist doing homework until the last minute.”
“The material can resist high temperatures up to 500 degrees.”
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