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resisted Word Meanings
- to withstand the force of something
- to refuse to accept or allow something
- to fight against
resisted Example Sentences
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resisted Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈzɪst/
US
/rɪˈzɪst/
resisted Word Etymology
re- = back + sist = stand. Origin: Latin (resistere) → Old French → English. Imagine standing your ground against a powerful wave, refusing to be moved.
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I place my hand on the door and push, feeling the frame answer with quiet resistance. I shift my weight, adjust my stance, and keep my breath steady as the door fights back. The effort moves through my arms to my chest, and I hold the line with stubborn calm. When the door finally budges, the change is small but real, and I see resistance as a moment to test myself.
Real Context
Resist is a versatile verb that covers three related ideas. It can mean to withstand the force of something, to refuse to accept or allow something, or to fight against a rule, idea, or pressure. The physical sense is seen in phrases like resist the wind or resist a wave; the moral or psychological sense appears in resist temptation or resist the urge to do something; the opposition sense shows up when people resist authority, policies, or social expectations. In different contexts, resist can describe objects, people, or systems. The word comes from re- = back + sist = stand, via Latin resistere, then Old French and into English usage.
Usage Reminders
- Use resist with a direct object or with -ing forms (resist the temptation, resist doing something).
- Resist is not the same as refuse; it often implies ongoing effort or strength against pressure.
- Common physical collocations: resist the wind, resist a flood.
- Prepositions: resist + noun or resist + doing; avoid resist against.
- Typical phrases: resist temptation, resist change, resist authority, resist arrest.
Common Misconceptions
- Resist does not mean 'refuse to cooperate' in every situation; it often implies enduring pressure rather than outright refusal.
- Resist is not the same as 'oppose' or 'refuse' in all contexts; 'oppose' is more active or public.
- Resist can take an -ing form (resist doing something) as well as resist + object (resist the temptation).
- Resist is used with temptations, pressures, and changes, not only with people.
- Resistance is a noun; use 'resistance' to describe the ongoing process or barrier, not the verb.
Thinking Differences
English users naturally map resist to diverse patterns (resist the temptation, resist doing, resist the wind). Learners often overuse 'resist against' or mix up with 'oppose' or 'refuse'.
Learning Tips
- Learn 3 core patterns: resist the temptation, resist doing something, resist + noun.
- Practice distinguishing physical vs psychological resistance.
- memorize common collocations: resist temptation, resist change, resist authority.
- Pay attention to prepositions: resist + noun/gerund—avoid 'resist against'.
- Compare with similar verbs (refuse, oppose) to feel nuance shifts.
- Use authentic contexts (news, stories) to hear natural usage.
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