Endured
ɪnˈdjʊrd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo suffer patiently; to withstand pain, hardship, or stress over a prolonged period.
ɪnˈdjʊrd
To suffer patiently; to bear up under adversity.
She endured the long journey with remarkable patience.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a really long bike ride ahead, and it's raining, and you're tired. If you keep riding even though it's tough, you've endured the ride! It means you kept going through something hard.
👶 For kids: When you endure something, it means you go through something hard and don't give up. Like, if you're sick but you still play with your toys, you're enduring being sick!
More Examples
The company endured financial difficulties for several years.
Despite the challenges, he endured and eventually succeeded.
The plants endured the harsh winter conditions.
How It's Used
"The heroes endured hardship to achieve their goals."
"The citizens endured famine and war."
To continue to exist; to last.
ɪnˈdjʊrd
To last; to continue.
The tradition of storytelling has endured for centuries.
💡 Simply: Think about a love story that lasts forever or a tradition that goes on for generations. That's enduring! It means to stay strong and last a long time.
👶 For kids: When something endures, it means it keeps going for a very, very long time. Like, a favorite toy might endure even after you grow up!
More Examples
Her memory will endure long after she is gone.
The peace treaty endured for many years.
The structures endured for millennia.
How It's Used
"Their friendship endured through many years."
"The love between them endured through all time."
From Middle English enduren, from Old French endurer, from Latin indūrō (“harden, make firm, put up with”), from in- (“in, on”) + dūrus (“hard”).
The word 'endure' has been used since the late 14th century and frequently appears in religious and philosophical texts describing the capacity to withstand trials and tribulations.
Memory tip
Think of a strong DOOR. To EN-DURE means to hold on, even when the DOOR is difficult to open.