endure

[ɪnˈdjʊə(r)]

endure Definition

• 1. to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful in a patient way for a long time
• 2. to continue to exist for a long time
• 3. to 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.

• Example

  The building has endured for over a century.

• Example

  He endured years of poverty before becoming successful.

• Example

  The team endured a tough season but still managed to win the championship.

endure Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for endure

• tolerate
• bear
• withstand
• undergo
• survive

Antonyms for endure

• enjoy
• delight
• flourish

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'

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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.