put up with something or somebody unpleasant; I cannot bear his constant criticism; The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks; he learned to tolerate the heat; She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
[ Syn: digest , stick out , stomach , bear , stand , tolerate , support , brook , abide , suffer , put up ]
face and withstand with courage; She braved the elements
continue to live through hardship or adversity; We went without water and food for 3 days; These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America; The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents; how long can a person last without food and water?
[ Syn: survive , last , live , live on , go , hold up , hold out ]
undergo or be subjected to; He suffered the penalty; Many saints suffered martyrdom
[ Syn: suffer ]
last and be usable; This dress wore well for almost ten years
persist for a specified period of time; The bad weather lasted for three days
[ Syn: last ]
continue to exist; These stories die hard; The legend of Elvis endures