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endure

Meaning

To undergo or experience something unpleasant or difficult with fortitude and resilience; to persist or remain in existence over a prolonged period.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The long winter tested them. They had to endure the biting cold and the scarcity of food, pushing through each day with hope that spring would eventually arrive. Their spirit, however, continued to endure.

The tiny fungus, clinging to a volcanic rock’s edge, had to endure scorching heat and acidic rain. It needed to persist through these tough times, surviving against all odds.

The ancient starship, its hull scarred by eons of cosmic dust, continued to endure the void. Generations of colonists, born and raised within its metal shell, learned to endure cramped quarters and scarce resources, their hope burning brighter than any dying sun.

My old bike, a wobbly heap of rust, had to endure a mountain of homework bags, a runaway poodle, and countless rogue squirrels. It just kept going, a true testament to its ability to endure even the most ridiculous of predicaments, refusing to quit until I finally tossed it.

My pet rock, Bartholomew, had to endure a week of my toddler's crayon art attacks. He bravely sat through scribbles and sticky fingerprints, showing amazing resilience. Bartholomew, a true survivor, still gleams, proving that even inanimate objects can endure quite a lot of chaos.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The hikers had to endure the biting wind and exhaustion as they climbed the mountain. They pushed on, hoping to endure the grueling journey until they reached the summit, their spirits unbroken.

The ancient, moss-covered gargoyle had watched empires rise and fall, its stone form weathering centuries of wind and rain. Despite the constant erosion, it continued to endure, a silent sentinel atop the crumbling monastery, a testament to things that remain.

The old automaton, circuits sparking and gears grinding, continued its solitary patrol of the abandoned lunar research station. It was built to endure harsh conditions, programmed to complete its mission even as the dust storms raged and the last power cells began to fade.

Barry, a man whose socks perpetually smelled like cheese, had to endure his neighbor's tuba practice every Tuesday. He'd grip his coffee mug, breathe deeply, and somehow, miraculously, remain composed. He also had to endure a leaky faucet that dripped a symphony of watery torment.

My sourdough starter, Bartholomew, has seen better days. He's endured spilled coffee, a near-death experience involving a rogue housefly, and my neighbor's questionable attempts at "aerating" him with a whisk. Yet, Bartholomew persists, a testament to his unwavering, bubbly spirit.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The long winter tested their spirits, but the villagers managed to endure the biting winds and scarce provisions. They helped one another, sharing what little they had, finding strength to continue until spring finally arrived.

The old lighthouse keeper watched the storm batter the coast, waves crashing higher than he'd ever seen. He knew the structure, built generations ago, would endure the onslaught, just as he had endured countless years of solitude and raging seas.

The frost bit deep, but the expedition had to endure the harsh winds and dwindling supplies. For weeks, they pushed onward, their bodies aching, their spirits tested by the desolate, frozen expanse. Survival demanded they persist against the relentless cold, their resolve a fragile flame against the coming night.

After a regrettable incident involving a rogue squirrel and a questionable cantaloupe, Bartholomew had to endure the persistent scent of fermented fruit clinging to his favorite tweed jacket. He valiantly soldiered on, hoping this peculiar aroma would eventually dissipate, much like his hopes of winning the village's most dapper gentleman contest.

The sentient, polka-dotted gargoyle, Bartholomew, had to endure an incessant barrage of tourists attempting to use him as a selfie prop. Despite the indignity and the occasional sticky ice cream cone applied to his forehead, Bartholomew would simply sigh, his stony lungs wheezing, and continue his vigil, a testament to his enduring, albeit slightly sticky, existence.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Despite the relentless storms and scarce sustenance, the small band of survivors managed to endure. They huddled together, their resolve unflagging, determined to outlast the harsh conditions. Their resilience was a testament to their fortitude, a persistent refusal to succumb to despair in the face of adversity.

The intrepid mycologists, despite the frigid stratospheric winds and dwindling oxygen, continued their painstaking cataloging of extremophile fungi. They would endure the immense pressure and isolation, knowing their arduous perseverance in this desolate environment was crucial for scientific advancement, ensuring these vital organisms would not be forgotten.

The expedition's meager provisions began to dwindle, and the biting wind scoured their exposed skin. Yet, the seasoned cartographers, facing inevitable hardship and the stark prospect of failing their patrons, resolved to endure, their resolve a bulwark against despair, their commitment to charting the unknown unwavering.

The beleaguered accountant, facing a fiscal maelstrom of unprecedented magnitude, managed to endure the onslaught of audits and irate shareholders with a stoic, almost preternatural, placidity. He even found a bizarrely ebullient amusement in the sheer, unadulterated pandemonium of it all, as if the very fabric of his sanity had transmuted into pure, unyielding cosmic hilarity.

The intrepid mycologist, despite her recalcitrant fungal samples stubbornly refusing to sporulate, vowed to endure the arduous week. She’d already weathered a minor lab explosion involving an overzealous petri dish and a rogue Bunsen burner, and now, this microscopic mutiny felt like a personal affront.

Difficulty

Basic — Common words most learners already know.

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