Word: Endure

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdjʊr/

Definitions

• Verb: To bear or withstand (pain, suffering, hardship, etc.) without giving in; to tolerate or persevere through adversity. For example: “She endured the pain with remarkable stoicism.”
• Verb: To last or persist over a period despite hardship or challenges; to survive or continue to exist. For example: “The ancient castle has endured centuries of wars and weathering.”
• Verb: To patiently or tolerantly put up with something unpleasant or difficult. For example: “I had to endure his endless complaining during the journey.”

Phrases

• “Endure the hardships” means to suffer through challenging situations.
• “To endure the test of time” means to remain relevant or effective over a long period.
• “Endurance race” refers to a contest where participants must persevere over a long distance or duration.

Example Sentences

• Verb (adversity): “He endured months of chemotherapy treatments with incredible strength.”
• Verb (persisting): “This old oak tree has endured countless storms since it was planted 200 years ago.”
• Verb (tolerance): “She endured her sister’s annoying habits because they were so close.”

Synonyms

• Bear
• Tolerate
• Suffer
• Persevere
• Stand
• Withstand
• Endue
• Put up with
• Weather
• Last
• Survive