endure
/ɛnˈdjʊr/To continue to exist or last, especially despite difficulties or hardships
She endured years of hardship to achieve her dream.
The ancient building has endured for centuries.
Often used to describe perseverance through adversity.
To tolerate or bear something unpleasant or painful
He endured the long lecture without complaining.
She couldn't endure the noise any longer.
Can imply suffering or discomfort.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'endure' to emphasize perseverance or tolerance of hardship. Avoid using it for short-term or minor inconveniences.
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Formal Context
'Endure' is often used in formal or literary contexts. In casual speech, synonyms like 'tolerate' or 'bear' may be more common.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'enduren', from Old French 'endurer', from Latin 'indurare' (to harden), from 'in-' (in) + 'durare' (to last).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe perseverance or tolerance of hardship. Can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object).