Apply and Withstand

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

Withstand and apply are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Apply".

Withstand

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

Apply and withstand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apply" instead a verb "Withstand".

Nearby Word: withstanding

Common collocations

fire apply fire withstand fire
power apply power withstand power
force apply force withstand force
strength apply strength withstand strength
Other words: amount, effects, damage, powers, weapons, amounts.
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