transitive verb endured -·dured′, enduring -·dur′·ing

1. to hold up under (pain, fatigue, etc.); stand; bear; undergo
2. to put up with; tolerate

Etymology: ME duren < OFr endurer < LL (Ec) indurare, to harden the heart < LL, to harden, hold out, last < durus, hard: see durable

intransitive verb

1. to continue in existence; last; remain
2. to bear pain, etc. without flinching; hold out