〜にたえる

Meaning

Indicates having enough value or quality to withstand appreciation, criticism, etc. 「たえる」 is written 「堪える」. As in 「鑑賞に堪える」 (worth appreciating) or 「批判に堪える」 (able to withstand criticism), it states one's worthiness as such an object.

Examples

この作品は、専門家の鑑賞にもたえる出来栄えだ。 This work is of a quality that can withstand even expert scrutiny.
彼の理論は、厳しい批判に堪えるだけの裏付けを持つ。 His theory has enough evidence to withstand rigorous criticism.