endured; enduring
1
: to continue in the same state : last entry 1
the style endured for centuries
2
: to remain firm under suffering or misfortune without yielding
though it is difficult, we must endure
1
: to undergo especially without giving in : suffer
endure hardships
endured great pain
2
: to regard with acceptance or tolerance
could not endure noisy children
Examples of endure in a Sentence
She wants to make sure her legacy will endure.
He endured five years as a prisoner of war.
We endured the lecture for as long as we could.
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Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
On the eve of the book’s release, Jacobson spoke to Variety about the franchise’s continued success, enduring legacy, and, of course, what fans can expect from the upcoming film.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
The key difference is that with Courtois, Chelsea had the rare luxury of being patient because of the enduring greatness of Cech.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
For further proof of Clarkson’s enduring appeal, look no further than her recent disappearance from daytime.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Endure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endure. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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endure
verb
en·dure
in-ˈd(y)u̇(ə)r 
endured; enduring
1
: to continue in the same state : last
2
: to bear patiently : suffer
3
: to allow to happen or continue : tolerate
endurable
adjective
-ˈd(y)u̇r-ə-bəl
enduring
adjective
in-ˈd(y)u̇r-iŋ
enduringly
adverb
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