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endure

British pronunciation/ɛndjˈɔː/
American pronunciation/ɛnˈdjʊɹ/, /ɪnˈdʊɹ/
to endure
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to tolerate the presence or actions of someone or something difficult

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2

continue to live and avoid dying

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3

face and withstand with courage

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4

undergo or be subjected to

synonyms : suffer
antonyms : enjoy
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5

to remain in existence or functional over a long period of time

synonyms : hold out
wear
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6

persist for a specified period of time

synonyms : last
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7

continue to exist

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Examples
1The elderly woman was a silent sufferer, enduring years of neglect and mistreatment at the hands of her caretakers.
2Many traditionalists believe that the sporting industry should be predominately for men, and female journalists have endured a lot of criticism for breaking the mold.
3Karen has broad shoulders sure, but she can't endure endless criticism.
4The family who lost their home in a natural disaster had to live in a temporary shelter for several months, but they endured the difficult circumstances with patience and resilience, knowing that what cannot be cured must be endured.
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