Endure

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʊr/

Definitions of endure

verb to suffer patiently; to tolerate; to undergo or experience

Example Sentences

A1 I can endure a short car ride without getting carsick.

A2 She had to endure a long wait at the airport before her flight.

B1 He endured years of hardship before finally achieving success.

B2 The athlete had to endure intense physical training to prepare for the competition.

C1 Despite the challenges, she was able to endure and come out stronger in the end.

C2 The soldiers endured harsh conditions during their time in the war.

Examples of endure in a Sentence

formal The soldiers had to endure harsh conditions during their training.

informal I don't know how she can endure his constant complaining.

slang I can't endure this heat anymore, it's killing me.

figurative She had to endure the pain of losing her best friend.

Grammatical Forms of endure

• past tense: endured
• plural: endures
• comparative: more enduring
• superlative: most enduring
• present tense: endure
• future tense: will endure
• perfect tense: has endured
• continuous tense: is enduring
• singular: endures
• positive degree: endure
• infinitive: to endure
• gerund: enduring
• participle: endured

Origin and Evolution of endure

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'endure' originated from the Latin word 'indurare' which means 'to harden'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'endure' evolved to include the concept of persisting through hardships or difficulties.