Endure
/ɪnˈdʒʊə/noun
To remain in existence or to bear hardship with patience.
Did you know?The word 'endure' connects to the idea of 'lasting through hardship,' reflecting ancient beliefs in resilience as a noble virtue.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*durā
“to harden, to last”
Latin
Latin
durare
“to last, to endure”
Old French
Old French
endurer
“to endure, to suffer”
Middle English
Middle English
enduren
“to endure, to last through”
Modern English
English
endure
“to suffer patiently, to continue to exist”