How Do You Spell RESIST?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɪst] (IPA)

The word "resist" is spelled with the letter "s" after the letter "t," which can be a tricky combination for non-native English speakers. The IPA phonetic transcription for "resist" is /rɪˈzɪst/, with emphasis on the second syllable. This word belongs to the verb family of "resistance" and means to oppose or refuse something. Remembering its proper spelling and pronunciation is important to avoid misunderstandings and properly communicate in English.

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RESIST Meaning and Definition

  1. Resist is a verb that commonly refers to the act of opposing or refusing to comply with something, often considered difficult, harmful, or unwanted. It involves exerting one's willpower, strength, or determination to withstand or overcome a particular force, influence, or temptation. The term can be applied to various contexts, including physical, mental, emotional, or societal.

    In a physical sense, resist indicates the ability to stand firm against pressure, such as resisting the force of gravity or resisting the movement in a particular direction. In a mental or emotional realm, it implies the ability to maintain self-control in the face of challenges or temptations. For instance, resisting the temptation to eat unhealthy food or resisting the urge to act on negative thoughts. Societally, resisting involves actively opposing or protesting against unjust laws, policies, ideologies, or oppressive systems.

    Resist can also be used to describe the immunity or resilience shown by objects, materials, or structures against destructive forces like fire, corrosion, or decay. It signifies the capacity of an entity to endure or withstand adverse conditions without damage or degradation.

    Overall, resist entails the act of withstanding or rejecting something unwelcome, undesirable, or harmful by drawing upon one's personal strength, beliefs, or principles. It embodies the essence of resilience, resilience, defiance, or opposition in various domains of life.

  2. • To act in opposition to; to strive or act against; to withstand; to make opposition.
    • A sort of paste or mixture to preserve portions of white colour in print-dyeing.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of RESIST

The word "resist" comes from the Latin term "resistere", which can be broken down into two parts: "re-" meaning "against" or "back", and "sistere" meaning "to stand". Thus, the literal meaning of "resist" is to "stand against" or to "stand back". The word has undergone various changes over time, evolving from Latin to Old French, and eventually adopting its current form in Middle English.

Similar spelling words for RESIST

Plural form of RESIST is RESISTS

Conjugate verb Resist

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have resisted
you would have resisted
he/she/it would have resisted
we would have resisted
they would have resisted
I would have resist
you would have resist
he/she/it would have resist
we would have resist
they would have resist

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been resisting
you would have been resisting
he/she/it would have been resisting
we would have been resisting
they would have been resisting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would resist
you would resist
he/she/it would resist
we would resist
they would resist

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be resisting
you would be resisting
he/she/it would be resisting
we would be resisting
they would be resisting

FUTURE

I will resist
you will resist
he/she/it will resist
we will resist
they will resist

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be resisting
you will be resisting
he/she/it will be resisting
we will be resisting
they will be resisting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have resisted
you will have resisted
he/she/it will have resisted
we will have resisted
they will have resisted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been resisting
you will have been resisting
he/she/it will have been resisting
we will have been resisting
they will have been resisting

IMPERATIVE

you resist
we let´s resist

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to resist

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was resisting
you were resisting
he/she/it was resisting
we were resisting
they were resisting

PAST PARTICIPLE

resisted

PAST PERFECT

I had resisted
you had resisted
he/she/it had resisted
we had resisted
they had resisted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been resisting
you had been resisting
he/she/it had been resisting
we had been resisting
they had been resisting

PRESENT

I resist
you resist
he/she/it resists
we resist
they resist

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am resisting
you are resisting
he/she/it is resisting
we are resisting
they are resisting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

resisting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have resisted
you have resisted
he/she/it has resisted
we have resisted
they have resisted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been resisting
you have been resisting
he/she/it has been resisting
we have been resisting
they have been resisting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it resist

SIMPLE PAST

I resisted
you resisted
he/she/it resisted
we resisted
they resisted

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