Take and Withstand

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Take

Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.

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Withstand is a synonym for take in accept topic. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Take", when it comes to topics like endure.

Nearby Words: taking, taken, taker

Withstand

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

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Take is a synonym for withstand in accept topic. Sometimes you can use "Take" instead a verb "Withstand", if it concerns topics such as endure, weather.

Nearby Word: withstanding

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power	take power	withstand power
amount	take amount	withstand amount
form	take form	withstand form
hit	take hit	withstand hit
Other words: damage, punishment, shots, seconds, hits.

Both words in one sentence

There are several tricks for how he can withstand so many blows, but even without them, he can take punishment like nobody's business.

Source: Manga / Angel Densetsu
Naturally she is the Stone Wall of the group, and her fellow Mane Six members can safely take refuge behind her, knowing that she can withstand any attack.

Source: Nigh-Invulnerability
The most notable examples are the Clan Elementals, who are genetically engineered warriors with armor able to withstand cannon fire and take down Battlemechs.

Source: Heavily Armored Mook

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