C1verbemotionspsychology
US/ɪnˈdʊr/
UK/ɪnˈdjʊə/
to suffer something painful or difficult for a long time without giving up
In context
She endured months of pain before the doctors found the cause.
The villagers had to endure a harsh winter with very little food.
I can't endure another hour of this boring meeting.
Words that go with endure
verb + noun
- endure painHe endured the pain without complaining.
- endure hardshipMany families endured hardship during the war.
- endure sufferingNo one should have to endure such suffering.
- endure a long waitPassengers endured a long wait at the airport.
adverb + verb
- patiently endureShe patiently endured his constant complaints.
verb + preposition
- endure for yearsThe tradition has endured for years.