endured

1. put up with something or somebody unpleasantExamples: "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"Synonyms: abide, bear, brook, digest, endure, put up, stand, stick out

2. face and withstand with courageExamples: "She braved the elements"Synonyms: brave, brave out, endure, weather

3. continue to live through hardship or adversityExamples: "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"Synonyms: endure, go, hold out, hold up, last, live, live on, survive

4. undergo or be subjected toExamples: "He suffered the penalty"; "Many saints suffered martyrdom"Synonyms: endure, sufferAntonyms: enjoy

5. last and be usableExamples: "This dress wore well for almost ten years"Synonyms: endure, hold out, wear

6. persist for a specified period of timeExamples: "The bad weather lasted for three days"Synonyms: endure, last