Meaning : Elude, especially in a baffling way.
Example :
This behavior defies explanation.
Be applicable to. As to an analysis.
This theory lends itself well to our new data.Meaning : Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something.
Synonyms : hold out, stand firm, withstand
Resist ka meaning, vilom shabd, paryayvachi aur samanarthi shabd in Hindi. Resist ka matlab kya hota hai?