endue

[ en-doo, -dyoo ]

verb (used with object)

, en·dued, en·du·ing.

1. to invest or endow with some gift, quality, or faculty.
2. to put on; assume:

   Hamlet endued the character of a madman.

3. to clothe.

endue

/ ɪnˈdjuː /

verb

1. usually foll by with to invest or provide, as with some quality or trait
2. rare.
   foll by with to clothe or dress (in)

Other Words From

• unen·dued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of endue¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English endewen “to induct, initiate,” from Anglo-French, Old French enduire, from Latin indūcere “to lead in, cover, induce”; induce

Word History and Origins

Origin of endue¹

C15: from Old French enduire, from Latin indūcere, from dūcere to lead

Example Sentences

Iowa State: The Cyclones weren’t quite ready for the big stage, enduing one of the poorest shooting performances in recent memory.

From Seattle Times

The book talks of men being "the wonder of the world, to whom all things are subordinate" and "his seed should be seen as a divine gift abundantly endued with vital spirit".

From BBC

All its phenomena, all its catastrophes, were read in a new light, were endued with a new significance, acquired a religious sanctity.

From Project Gutenberg

She hath endued man with hatred of solitariness, and with love of company.

From Project Gutenberg

With amplest gifts endued, A being of flesh and blood.

From Project Gutenberg