endure Definition
- 1to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful in a patient way for a long time
- 2to continue to exist for a long time
- 3to remain strong and determined during difficult times
Using endure: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "endure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She had to endure a lot of pain after the surgery.
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The building has endured for over a century.
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He endured years of poverty before becoming successful.
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The team endured a tough season but still managed to win the championship.
endure Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using endure
stand/endure the heat
to be able to handle pressure or criticism
Example
If you want to succeed in this job, you have to be able to stand the heat.
grin and bear it/endure it
to accept a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining
Example
I don't like my job, but I just have to grin and bear it until I find something better.
last/stand/endure the distance
to be able to continue doing something for a long time, especially when it is difficult
Example
Running a marathon is not easy, but if you can last the distance, you will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Phrases with endure
endure hardship
to experience and withstand difficult or unpleasant conditions
Example
The refugees had to endure hardship during their journey.
endure the test of time
to last for a long time and remain popular or successful
Example
The classic novel has endured the test of time and is still widely read today.
endure someone's company
to tolerate being with someone who is annoying or unpleasant
Example
I can't endure his company for more than five minutes.
Origins of endure
from Old French 'endurer', from Latin 'indurare', meaning 'to harden'
Summary: endure in Brief
To 'endure' [ɪnˈdjʊə(r)] means to suffer through something difficult or unpleasant for a long time, to continue to exist for a long time, or to remain strong and determined during difficult times. Examples include enduring pain after surgery, buildings enduring for centuries, and teams enduring tough seasons. Phrases like 'endure hardship' and 'endure someone's company' add context, while idioms like 'grin and bear it' and 'last the distance' provide additional meaning.
