hold out
verb.
thrust or extend out
He held out his hand|point a finger|extend a hand|the bee exserted its sting
Synonym: exsert, extend, put out, stretch forth, stretch out
verb.
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
Synonym: withstand, stand firm, resist
verb.
last and be usable
This dress wore well for almost ten years
Synonym: endure, wear
verb.
wait uncompromisingly for something desirable
He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses
verb.
continue to live and avoid dying
We went without water and food for 3 days|These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America|The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents|how long can a person last without food and water?|One crash victim died, the other lived
Synonym: survive, live on, live, last, hold up, go, endure