endure

/ɪnˈdjʊr/

verb★Intermediate— to tolerate or withstand something difficult

general

to suffer something painful or difficult in a patient way

The soldiers endured harsh conditions during the mission.

The soldiers tolerated the difficult circumstances during their assignment.

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Often used to describe perseverance through hardship or pain.

general

to last or continue over time without changing

The ancient temple has endured for centuries.

The old temple has remained intact for many years.

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Used to describe something that persists despite challenges.

Collocations

endure hardshipto go through difficult experiencesendure painto tolerate physical sufferingendure criticismto accept negative comments without reacting

to tolerate a difficult situation

to persist until the conclusion

Use 'endure' in formal or literary contexts. For casual speech, 'tolerate' or 'bear' may be more common.

Ensure the context involves difficulty or persistence, as 'endure' implies a challenge.

From Middle English 'enduren', from Old French 'endurer', from Latin 'indurare' meaning 'to harden'.

Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe perseverance or resilience.

en-

in, within

prefix

-dure

to harden, last

root

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