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endurer

|en/dur/er|

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/ɪnˈdʊrər/

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/ɪnˈdjʊərə/

(endure)

suffer patiently

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeAdjective
endureenduresenduresenduredenduredenduringmore endurablemost endurableendurable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'endurer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'endurant,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'durer' meant 'to last.'

Historical Evolution

'endurant' transformed into the Middle English word 'enduren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'endure.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to last or continue,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to withstand or tolerate.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who endures or withstands hardships.

He is known as a great endurer of pain.

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Last updated: 2025/01/20 12:48