endure
UK: ɪnˈdjʊə | US: ɪnˈdʊr
vt. to suffer or undergo (something painful or difficult) patiently
vi. to remain in existence; last
vt. to tolerate or withstand
endure = en<make> + dure<last>
- en (prefix, from Latin in-, meaning "make" or "cause to be")
- dure (root, from Latin durus, meaning "hard" or "lasting")
Etymology Origin:
The word "endure" traces back to Latin indurare ("to harden, make lasting"), combining in- (intensifier) and durus ("hard"). Over time, it evolved in Old French as endurer, meaning "to harden, bear, or tolerate." The English adoption preserved the sense of withstanding hardship or persisting over time, reflecting both physical and metaphorical resilience.
She had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
These ancient ruins have endured for centuries.
He could no longer endure the constant noise.
Their love endured despite the distance.
The material is designed to endure extreme temperatures.