resists
|re-sists|
/rɪˈzɪsts/
(resist)
stand against
Etymology
'resist' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resistere', where 're-' meant 'back' and 'sistere' meant 'to cause to stand or stand'.
'resistere' entered Late Latin and Old French as 'resister' (or Old French 'resister'), then moved into Middle English as 'resisten' before becoming modern English 'resist'.
Initially, it meant 'to stand back' or 'to stand firm', but over time it evolved into the broader current meanings of 'oppose', 'withstand', or 'refrain from'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to oppose or strive against someone or something; to act against an imposed force, policy, or authority.
He resists the changes proposed by management.
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Verb 2
to withstand the effect, action, or force of something; to be resistant to damage or influence.
This fabric resists stains and fading.
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Verb 3
to refrain from doing something or to control oneself; to hold back from an impulse or desire.
She resists the temptation to check her phone during meals.
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