Synonyms for

Endured

Verb / eˈndjʊrd / / ɪˈndʊrd / Another word for endured — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To suffer through something difficult or painful without giving up.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

tolerated withstood sustained underwent

Informal

stuck it out went through coped with

Literary

bore suffered braved

Antonyms

yielded surrendered quit stopped resisted succumbed

Common collocations

  • endured hardship
  • endured pain
  • endured suffering
  • endured the test
  • endured the wait
  • endured the storm
  • endured the pressure

Word family

noun endurance
verb endure
adjective enduring

Usage note

Endure implies continuing to exist or withstand hardship or adversity. It is often used in contexts of prolonged difficulty or suffering.

Example sentences

  1. She endured the cold winter without any problems.
  2. He endured the pain of a broken leg.
  3. They endured the long wait in line for the amusement park ride.
  4. I will endure the hardships of the marathon to cross the finish line.
  5. We have to endure the noise from the construction site next door.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. -Ernest Hemingway
  • We must endure the present adversity to reap the future triumph. -Lailah Gifty Akita

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