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.
▪ This tradition has endured [=lasted] for centuries. ▪ She wants to make sure her legacy will endure.
▪ 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
/ɪnˈdɚrəbəl, Brit ɪnˈdjʊərəbəl/ adjective
▪ Such behavior is no longer endurable. [=it is unendurable]
/ɪnˈdɚrəbəl, Brit ɪnˈdjʊərəbəl/ adjective ▪ Such behavior is no longer endurable. [=it is unendurable]
— enduring adjective
▪ enduring [=lasting] friendships ▪ an enduring tradition/legacy
▪ enduring [=lasting] friendships ▪ an enduring tradition/legacy
— en·dur·ing·ly adverb
▪ an enduringly popular tradition
▪ an enduringly popular tradition




