resists
word · lemma: resist
Definition
Third person singular of 'resist': to try not to be affected by something or to fight against something.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and everyday contexts. Common with objects like 'change', 'temptation', 'pressure'. May be physical (resists force) or metaphorical (resists temptation). 'Resists' is third person singular; use with 'he', 'she', 'it'.
Spanish: resistePortuguese (BR): resistePortuguese (PT): resisteChinese (Simplified): 抗拒 - 抵抗Chinese (Traditional): 抗拒 - 抵抗Hindi: प्रतिरोध करता हैArabic: يقاوم
Example Sentences
She resists eating chocolate after dinner.
basic
The material resists water and heat.
basic
He resists the idea of moving to another city.
basic
This phone resists scratches really well.
natural
No matter what I say, he always resists change.
natural
My cat resists taking medicine every time.
natural