verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

resist, conquer, maintain

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Example Sentences

Example:He resisted the temptation and kept his promise.

Definition:To refuse to give in or comply; to oppose or fight against.

From resist

Example:The forces succeeded in conquering the land after a long and bloody war.

Definition:To attack and defeat (an enemy or rival), particularly in a war.

From conquer

Example:He refused to surrender his position and maintained his stance.

Definition:To continue to hold or possess; to keep in existence or in being; to continue to have or exercise.

From maintain