Need and Withstand

Need

Need verb - To have as a requirement.

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

Nearby Words: needed, needs, needy, needless, needful

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

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

Nearby Word: withstanding

power	need power	withstand power
strength	need strength	withstand strength
kind	need kind	withstand kind
amount	need amount	withstand amount
Other words: number, powers, weapons.

In order to withstand what may be as much as 5,000 pounds of force (!!!) crocs need skulls that can withstand as much pressure as steel, and that are able to redirect huge amounts of force.

Source: Required Secondary Powers / Real Life
Instead, they stay together and draw the attention of European investors, who provide them with the supplies they need to withstand Manifest Destiny.

Source: What If?
Their eggs are unique in that not only can they withstand being submerged in water (something that would kill any other egg) but they need to be in order to hatch.

Source: Useful Notes / Australian Wildlife

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