engendure

/ɛnˈdʊər/; /ɛnˈdʊr/; /ɛndˈʊər/; /ɛndˈʊr/

Definitions

1. verb

to withstand or bear a difficult or unpleasant situation, event, or process

“She had to endure a long and difficult commute to work every day.”

2. verb

to continue to exist or be present

“The company has endured for over a century despite facing many challenges.”

3. noun

a feeling of patient suffering or resignation

“She had to endure the long wait in the hospital waiting room.”

4. noun

the state of being patient and calm in the face of difficulties

“He showed great endurance during the difficult times in his life.”

Synonyms

  • bear
  • suffer
  • tolerate
  • withstand

Antonyms

  • collapse
  • succumb
  • yield