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Meaning of endures
The primary meaning of the word "endures" is to remain in existence or to continue to exist despite difficulties or challenges.
Etymology of endures
The word "endures" comes from the Old French word "endurer", which is derived from the Latin word "indurare", meaning to harden or make lasting
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to convey the idea of something continuing to exist or persist despite challenges or difficulties
Synonyms
persists
lasts
continues
stays
remains
withstands
tolerates
bears
suffers
braves
faces
confronts
resists
defies
survives
outlives
outlasts
perseveres
holds out
hangs on
carries on
goes on
keeps going
stays the course
sees it through
rides out
weatheres
sustains
maintains
upholds
supports
endures
bears up
puts up with
accepts
acquiesces
submits
Definitions
- To remain in existence or effect, to continue to exist or be valid
- * To suffer or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant, to accept or put up with something
Usage Examples
- The company endures despite the economic downturn
- * She endures the pain of her injury to finish the marathon
- * The ancient city endures as a testament to the civilization that once thrived there
Antonyms
stops
ends
ceases
discontinues
quits
gives up
surrenders
yields
fails
collapses
crumbles
falls apart
breaks down
disintegrates
deteriorates
fades
disappears
vanishes
dissolves
evaporates
expires