Endure

/ɪnˈdjʊər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.

She had to endure the pain of her injuries during the long recovery.

To remain in existence; last.

The ancient traditions of the tribe have endured for centuries.

To tolerate or withstand something, especially with a sense of determination.

He learned to endure the harsh conditions of the wilderness.

To continue to exist; to persist.

Despite the challenges, their friendship managed to endure.

From Old French 'endurer', from Latin 'indurare', meaning 'to harden, make hard'.

endure the test of time

To remain relevant or unchanged over a long period.

endure through thick and thin

To persist through difficult times.

endure hardship

To undergo suffering or difficulty.

endurance

The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

endurable

Capable of being endured; bearable.

To tough it out

He didn't quit; he decided to tough it out through the hard times.

Hang in there

When things got tough, she just told herself to hang in there.