endure
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈdʊr/
KK: /ɪnˈdʊr/
intransitive verb
Definition
To continue to exist or last over time, often despite difficulties or suffering.
Example
She had to endure the pain until help arrived.
Tense Forms
Past: endured
Past Participle: endured
Conversation
I can't believe how long this storm has been going on.
I know, it’s crazy! We just have to endure it for a little longer.
Yeah, I just hope our power stays on.
Same here. I’ve heard these storms can really endure for days.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
persist
last
survive
Antonyms
cease
yield
surrender
transitive verb
Definition
To continue to exist or last, especially in the face of difficulties or challenges; to bear something painful or unpleasant with patience.
Example
She had to endure a long wait at the airport due to the flight delay.
Tense Forms
Past: endured
Past Participle: endured
Conversation
I can't believe how much we have to endure during finals week.
I know, right? It feels like the stress never ends.
Exactly! But we can endure it together, at least.
Root Explanation
Endure → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "durare" (meaning to last or to harden). The word "endure" means to cause something to last or to withstand hardship over time.
Memory Tip
Think of being made to 'last' ('durare') through tough times — that's what it means to endure.
Visually Confused Words
enure
coendure
blendure
vendue
tenure
ensure
endore
endere