Definition of Resist
Resist
re·sist
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
to fight against something, usually some potential change;
e.g. I will always resist the idea of sacrificing my dreams for a dollar, despite the fact that I live in a society where dreams do not pay well.
(verb)
to withstand or be unaffected by;
e.g. Antibodies help our bodies to resist infections.
(verb)
to deny yourself of something you want, but probably should not have or do;
e.g. I had to resist the temptation to eat another piece of chocolate cake.
(verb)
to withstand the effect of something;
e.g. The material resists heat and therefore keeps everything moderately cool.
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