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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it an elderly couple who have endured the ups and downs of a half century of married life

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How does the verb endure differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of endure are abide, bear, stand, suffer, and tolerate. While all these words mean "to put up with something trying or painful," endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties.

endured years of rejection

When is abide a more appropriate choice than endure?

While the synonyms abide and endure are close in meaning, abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest.

cannot abide their rudeness

Where would bear be a reasonable alternative to endure?

Although the words bear and endure have much in common, bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.

forced to bear a tragic loss

When can stand be used instead of endure?

The synonyms stand and endure are sometimes interchangeable, but stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching.

unable to stand teasing

When would suffer be a good substitute for endure?

While in some cases nearly identical to endure, suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing.

suffering many insults

When is it sensible to use tolerate instead of endure?

The words tolerate and endure can be used in similar contexts, but tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful.

refused to tolerate such treatment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of endure Ohio State fans have endured every stage of grief and jubilation within a span of about two months. Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 From Pride and Prejudice to Northanger Abbey, Austen’s legacy endures, whether that be through new generations falling in love with her writing, or the countless screen adaptations of her stories. Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025 Ultra-short-throw projectors are a great way to replace the big-screen TV without having to endure tricky setups. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025 Like most great aging athletes, there is some wear and tear on his 6-4, 215 pound frame; which has endured parts of 12 years at the major league level. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for endure 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endure
Verb
  • Nutrition All refined carbohydrates have undergone extensive processing that strips them of certain nutrients.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
  • If surgery doesn't work, a person can undergo radiation or use medications to shrink the tumor.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That year, the award went to Chris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues at the height of the Dead Puck Era, when obstruction was tolerated and scoring was at a premium.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • As Alonso remains unsigned and his suitors dwindle, a surprising team could swoop in to sign him.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Some 41,000 people remained under an evacuation order or warning in Los Angeles County on Saturday, the sheriff’s department said.
    Chris Boyette and Michelle Watson, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Congress almost always ultimately approves aid for areas desperately in need, and lawmakers whose states have experienced the need were more circumspect.
    David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The case comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alongside the FDA, opened an investigation last year after 19 people across nine states experienced negative side effects after receiving counterfeit Botox injections.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Long Island was once known for its extensive duck farming industry, but Crescent Duck Farm is the last commercial farm still standing.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Among the supermajority of Republicans, zero women stood.
    Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Portions of Southern California near Los Angeles remain under a red flag warning as Santa Ana winds continue to blow.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Kendra Scott is continuing to extend its product categories with a new licensing agreement.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Just one watchmaker assembles each piece, which has 270 components and requires 5,000 hours of work.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Love Island, meanwhile, aired its sixth season last summer and has a number of spinoffs.
    Peter White, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That gets answered easily, because there is always a Producer – the same person who should be accepting the Oscar for Best Picture should the movie win that accolade.
    Cathy Schulman, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
  • In accepting her trophy, Satter talked a lot about family, both at the Institute and her own.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Endure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endure. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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