endure
verb (used with object)
to hold out against; sustain without impairment or yielding; undergo.
has endured
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present perfectof endure (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"I stand here today with a heavy heart, I will struggle to find the words to express the pain and devastation that our family has endured."
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The region has endured prolonged and extreme drought.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
U.S.-German cooperation on the Rolling Airframe Missile has endured for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Afghanistan has endured repeated hunger crises in recent decades as it has struggled through civil war and other crises.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
“I will not discount anything that has endured in our traditions for so long,” said Kaisa, with a small grin.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
