resist
Translation
to resist, to oppose, to withstand, to refrain from
Examples
The soldiers resisted the attack.
The soldiers resisted the attack.
I can't resist chocolate cake.
I can't resist chocolate cake.
Grammar Patterns
resist ((sth.)) to fight against sth. The soldiers resisted the attack.
resist ((-ing)) to stop yourself from doing sth. enjoyable I couldn't resist laughing at the joke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oppose, withstand, fight. Antonyms: yield, surrender, accept
Etymology
From Latin 'resistere' (to stand back, withstand), from 're-' (back, against) + 'sistere' (to stand).
Memory Tips
To 're-sist' is to 'stand again' or stand against something. Picture standing firm against a strong wind.