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en·dure Listen to audio/ɪnˈdɚ, Brit ɪnˈdjʊə/ verb
en·dures; en·dured; en·dur·ing
1 [no obj] : to continue to exist in the same state or condition
This tradition has endured [=lasted] for centuries. She wants to make sure her legacy will endure.
2 [+ obj] a : to experience (pain or suffering) for a long time
The refugees have endured [=suffered] more hardship than most people can imagine. He endured five years as a prisoner of war.
b : to deal with or accept (something unpleasant)
We endured the lecture for as long as we could.often used in negative statements I cannot endure [=(more commonly) stand] the sound of her voice. I refuse to endure [=(more commonly) put up with, stand for] such behavior any longer.
— en·dur·able Listen to audio /ɪnˈdɚrəbəl, Brit ɪnˈdjʊərəbəl/ adjective
Such behavior is no longer endurable. [=it is unendurable]
— enduring adjective
enduring [=lasting] friendships an enduring tradition/legacy
— en·dur·ing·ly adverb
an enduringly popular tradition

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