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1) to resist (something) successfully; hold out against (pressure, attack) (withstand)

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Meaning:
proffer

to offer (especially advice)

suggest, offer

propose

to offer or put forward (an idea) for consideration, as a suggestion, plan or purpose

suggest, present for action

propound

to offer (an idea etc) for consideration

propose

survive

to continue to live or exist (longer than)

continue to live

withhold

to keep back, refuse to give, information, permission etc

keep back

withstand

to resist (something) successfully; hold out against (pressure, attack)

endure, bear

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