CEFR B1

endured

verb

Meaning

Continued to exist or last for a long time, especially through hardship or difficulty.

Examples

The ancient ruins have endured for centuries.
She endured a long and difficult labor.

Synonyms: lasted, persisted, survived, withstood, persevered

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endured (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdjʊərd/, /ɛnˈdjʊərd/

Definition

Continued to exist or last for a long time, especially through hardship or difficulty.

Examples

The ancient ruins have endured for centuries.
She endured a long and difficult labor.
His reputation has endured despite the scandal.

How to Use endured

endure hardship (collocation): To experience and continue through difficult conditions. — "The soldiers had to endure hardship in the desert."
endure suffering (collocation): To experience and continue through emotional or physical pain. — "The refugees endured great suffering."
endure for [time] (prepositional phrase): To last or continue to exist for a specified period. — "The ancient monument has endured for thousands of years."

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