to experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up
endure something They had to endure a long wait before the case came to trial.
She could not endure the thought of parting.
The pain was almost too great to endure.
(formal) a love that endures all things and never fails
He had to endure the racist taunts of the crowd.
endure doing something He can't endure being defeated.
endure to do something He can't endure to be defeated.
to continue to exist for a long time
a success that will endure
The torn flag has endured as a symbol of freedom.
