Endure (Verb)
Meaning 1
Continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The memory of her first love would endure in her heart forever, a bittersweet reminder of what could never be again.
- The ancient traditions of the village continue to endure despite the rapid modernization of the surrounding cities.
- The legend of King Arthur endures as a timeless tale of chivalry, honor, and the eternal quest for justice.
- These songs have a timeless quality that will endure long after the artist is gone.
- The cultural heritage of this city has managed to endure despite centuries of colonization and foreign influence.
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Meaning 2
Persist for a specified period of time; "The bad weather lasted for three days".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The harsh winter conditions will endure for at least another month.
- The drought in the region has endured for more than two years already.
- The global economic crisis of 2008 endured for over a decade in some countries.
- The recession is expected to endure for several quarters before a recovery.
- The effects of climate change will likely endure for centuries to come.
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Meaning 3
Face and withstand with courage; "She braved the elements".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- She was a fierce warrior who could endure the harshest conditions of battle with unwavering courage.
- The emergency responders had to endure the toxic fumes and help those trapped inside the burning building.
- Through the economic downturn, the business managed to endure the financial strain and come out stronger.
- The athlete pushed herself to endure the grueling training schedule and eventually earned a spot on the team.
- The storm survivors had to endure the freezing cold for several days before they were finally rescued.
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Meaning 4
Undergo or be subjected to; "He suffered the penalty"; "Many saints suffered martyrdom".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 5
Continue to live and avoid dying; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents"; "how long can a person last without food and water?" "One crash victim died, the other lived".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 6
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The new employee had to endure a grueling training program for three months.
- She endured two years of a troubled relationship before finally breaking free.
- The athlete had to endure the intense physical pain of his injury to finish the game.
- The tourists endured hours of delays at the airport due to bad weather.
- He endured the long, silent drive home from his argument with his sister.