endure

12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for endure, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To keep going through something difficult; to survive hardship.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

last survive go bear brave

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

withstand persist abide digest brook

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

persevere hold out

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To keep going through something difficult; to survive hardship.

“The village had to endure months of drought.”

withstand persevere last survive persist hold out go bear brave abide digest brook

Opposites

flinch quail

2. verb

To last or continue over time.

“Their friendship has endured for over thirty years.”

Opposites

fade

How to use endure

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

endure hardship endure the pain endure for years

Etymology

From Old French endurer, from Latin indūrāre ("to make hard"), the same root as "endurance" and "dure."

Full origin of endure →

Frequently asked questions

What does “endure” mean?

The word “endure” means to keep going through something difficult; to survive hardship. In plain terms, to put up with something hard, or to last a long time.

How do you pronounce “endure”?

“Endure” is pronounced ihn-JOOR (/ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “endure” in a sentence?

Here is “endure” used in a sentence: “The village had to endure months of drought.”

What part of speech is “endure”?

“Endure” is a verb.

Where does the word “endure” come from?

The word “endure” comes from Latin. From Old French endurer, from Latin indūrāre ("to make hard"), the same root as "endurance" and "dure.".

Is “endure” a common word?

“Endure” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “endure” have?

“Endure” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to keep going through something difficult; to survive hardship.

What is the difference between endure and survive?

Endure emphasizes continuing through difficulty or hardship, often with an implication of ongoing effort or suffering. Survive focuses on the outcome of staying alive or continuing to exist after a dangerous or difficult event, without necessarily implying prolonged struggle.

What is the difference between endure and tolerate?

Endure suggests actively persisting through something difficult over a period of time, such as enduring a harsh winter. Tolerate suggests simply putting up with something without necessarily struggling against it, such as tolerating a minor inconvenience.

Can endure describe something other than a person going through hardship?

Yes, endure can also mean to last or continue over time, as in "the tradition has endured for generations." This sense applies to things, customs, or ideas rather than people facing hardship.

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