Synonyms: stretch forth, stretch out, hold out, exsert, extend, put out
Definition: thrust or extend out
Usage: He held out his hand; point a finger; extend a hand; the bee exserted its sting
Similar words: gesticulate, gesture, motion
Definition: show, express or direct through movement
Usage: He gestured his desire to leave
Synonyms: withstand, stand firm, hold out, resist
Definition: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Similar words: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose, defend
Definition: fight against or resist strongly
Usage: The senator said he would oppose the bill; Don't fight it!
Synonyms: hold out
Definition: wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
Usage: He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses
Similar words: hold back, hold off, wait
Definition: wait before acting
Usage: the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment
Synonyms: endure, hold out, wear
Definition: last and be usable
Usage: This dress wore well for almost ten years
Definition: persist for a specified period of time
Usage: The bad weather lasted for three days