Collocations for withstand - verb
VERB + WITHSTAND
be able/unable to, can/could | manage to | be built to, be designed to
The wooden boat was built to withstand just about every weather condition at sea.
The wooden boat was built to withstand just about every weather condition at sea.
be robust/strong/tough enough to
The flooring needs to be tough enough to withstand wear.
The flooring needs to be tough enough to withstand wear.
enable sth to, help sth (to)
PHRASES
be capable of withstanding sth