endure

UK
/ɪnˈdjʊə/
US
/ɪnˈdʊr/

Translations

endureverb
endured
Past Simple
endured
Past Participle
enduring
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈdjʊə/
US
/ɪnˈdʊr/
The ancient ruins have endured for centuries.
Les ruines anciennes ont duré des siècles.
She had to endure the long wait at the doctor's office.
Elle a dû endurer la longue attente chez le médecin.
Additional translations
subsisterPlus soutenu; met l’accent sur la persistance dans le temps.
supporterPlus courant à l’oral; exprime l’idée de tolérer une situation pénible.

Definitions

endureverb
To suffer patiently or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant.
She had to endure the long wait at the doctor's office.
To remain in existence; to last over a period of time.
The ancient ruins have endured for centuries.