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English to English verb
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thrust or extend out |  | Example: He held out his hand point a finger extend a hand the bee exserted its sting
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stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something |  | source: wordnet30
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last and be usable |  | Example: This dress wore well for almost ten years
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wait uncompromisingly for something desirable |  | Example: He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses
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continue to live through hardship or adversity |  | Example: We went without water and food for 3 days These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents how long can a person last without food and water?
source: wordnet30
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