endure
Translation
to endure, to bear, to tolerate, to last
Examples
She had to endure a lot of pain.
She had to endure a lot of pain.
He can't endure being defeated.
He can't endure being defeated.
Their friendship endured for many years.
Their friendship endured for many years.
Grammar Patterns
to endure ((sth.)) She had to endure a lot of pain.
to endure ((-ing)) He can't endure being defeated.
((sth.)) endures Their friendship endured for many years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bear, tolerate, withstand, last; Antonyms: yield, surrender
Etymology
From Latin 'indurare' (to make hard), from 'in-' (in) + 'durus' (hard).
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'durable'. To 'endure' is to be 'durable' through a tough time.