verb🔗ShareTo expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects."The old wooden fence has weathered many storms over the years. "weatherenvironmentappearanceconditionageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist."The small business weathered the economic recession and remained open. "conditiontimewearenvironmentweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air."The old stone walls have weathered over many years, showing cracks and erosion. "weathergeologyenvironmentnaturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round."to weather a cape; to weather another ship"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo endure or survive an event or action without undue damage."Joshua weathered a collision with a freighter near South Africa."environmentdisasterweathernatureconditiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air."The falconer weathered the young hawk on a perch in the garden, letting it grow accustomed to the sights and sounds of the open air. "animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWorn by weather, as of rocks, stone, etc."The weathered stone steps of the old house were smooth and worn from years of rain and wind. "weathergeologyappearancematerialnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMade slightly sloping, so as to throw off water."The weathered sill of the window allowed the rain to run off easily, preventing water from seeping inside. "architectureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
