endure
word
/ɛnˈdjʊɹ/
en-DOOR
/ɛndjˈɔː/
en-DYAW
Definition
To experience something difficult or unpleasant and continue without giving up. It can also mean to last or continue over time.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and everyday contexts, often for suffering pain, hardship, or difficulty ('endure hardship', 'endure pain'). Unlike 'tolerate', 'endure' implies continuing despite ongoing difficulty. Related collocations: 'endure for years', 'unable to endure', 'endure the test of time'.
Spanish: soportar - aguantar - resistirPortuguese (BR): suportar - aguentarPortuguese (PT): suportar - aguentarChinese (Simplified): 忍受 - 持续Chinese (Traditional): 忍受 - 持續Hindi: सहना - झेलनाArabic: تحمّل - صبر علىBengali: সহ্য করা - টিকে থাকাRussian: терпеть - выдерживать - выноситьJapanese: 耐える - 持ちこたえるVietnamese: chịu đựng - tồn tạiKorean: 견디다 - 버티다Turkish: katlanmak - dayanmakUrdu: برداشت کرنا - سہناIndonesian: menanggung - bertahan
Example Sentences
She had to endure a long wait at the doctor's office.
basic
They endured many hardships on their journey.
basic
His love for music has endured for decades.
basic
I can't endure this cold weather any longer!
natural
Our friendship has endured despite all the ups and downs.
natural
How did you endure working nights for so long?
natural