Resist

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪst/

Definitions of resist

verb to withstand, oppose, or refuse to give in to something

Example Sentences

A1 I resist eating junk food because it's not good for my health.

A2 She couldn't resist buying the cute puppy at the pet store.

B1 He tried to resist the temptation to check his phone during the meeting.

B2 Despite the difficult circumstances, she managed to resist giving up.

C1 The soldier had to resist the urge to panic during the intense battle.

C2 It was hard for her to resist the allure of the luxurious vacation package.

Examples of resist in a Sentence

formal It is important to resist the temptation to engage in unethical behavior.

informal I can't resist buying a new pair of shoes when they're on sale.

slang I tried to resist eating that whole pizza, but it was too good.

figurative She tried to resist his charm, but eventually gave in to his advances.

Grammatical Forms of resist

• past tense: resisted
• plural: resists
• comparative: more resistant
• superlative: most resistant
• present tense: resist
• future tense: will resist
• perfect tense: has resisted
• continuous tense: is resisting
• singular: resists
• positive degree: resist
• infinitive: to resist
• gerund: resisting
• participle: resisting

Origin and Evolution of resist

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'resist' originated from the Latin word 'resistere', which is a combination of 're-' meaning against and 'sistere' meaning to stand.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'resist' has evolved to encompass not just physical opposition but also mental or emotional resistance against something or someone.