resist

Pronunciation

Verb A2 Elementary

To refuse to accept or give in to something, or to stop yourself from doing something you want to do.

"He found it hard to resist the smell of fresh bread from the bakery."

Synonyms and antonyms

withstand oppose

yield surrender

Which word fits the gap? "He found it hard to _____ the smell of fresh bread from the bakery."

Answer: resist

In your own words, what does "resist" mean?

To refuse to accept or give in to something, or to stop yourself from doing something you want to do.