to endure

Meanings

• Verb

  To continue in existence or experience something, especially despite hardships or adversity.

  - "She managed to endure the pain for several hours."
  - "Despite the harsh conditions, the plant was able to endure."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with to endure
ensured , endured , adhered , persevered

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Variants

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endure , endured , endures , enduring

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Forms

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I endure, You endure, He/She/It endures, We endure, They endure

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Etymology

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Old French tenir, from tenir 'to hold, keep'. Related to Old North French tenir 'to last, continue'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'endure' is related to the word 'tenant', which comes from the same Old French root.

2. The longest recorded human survival without food or water was 21 days, 18 hours, and 52 minutes, which is a testament to the human ability to endure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perseverance: The ability to continue in a course of action in spite of finding it difficult or opposed by obstacles.

2. Resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

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Culture

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The concept of enduring has been explored extensively in literature and art. For example, in Ernest Hemingway's novel 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', the protagonist's ability to endure is a central theme. In art, the concept of endurance is often depicted in sculptures and paintings that depict figures or animals withstanding various hardships.

How to Memorize "to endure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rock that has withstood the test of time, unyielding and unbroken.
   - Visualize yourself in a challenging situation and imagine yourself overcoming it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'endure' with the image of a tree that continues to grow despite strong winds.
   - Think of a person who has gone through a difficult experience and has come out stronger on the other side.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'E-N-D-U-R-E' to remember the meaning: 'Endure Necessitates Determination, Understanding, Resilience, and Effort'.

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