perdure

[ per-door, -dyoor ]

verb (used without object)

, per·dured, per·dur·ing.

1. to continue or last permanently; endure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of perdure¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; Middle English perduren, from Latin perdūrāre; per-, dure ²

Example Sentences

Pero, aunque la importancia de Abe pueda hacer que el impacto de este asesinato perdure en la sociedad japonesa, la percepción de Japón como un país seguro se ha recuperado de ataques anteriores.

From New York Times

Pero para hacer un cambio que perdure, Enfield tiene la esperanza de que los educadores y otros líderes escolares se tomen en serio las lecciones que ella aprendió: las reformas destinadas a lograr que la escuela sea equitativa deben sostenerse en el tiempo y ser sancionadas por personas que crean en ellas.

From Seattle Times

Perdure′, to last for a very long time.

From Project Gutenberg

But before addressing ourselves to this task it will be necessary to review a few of the main causes that have enabled the Jews to perdure in history, and to consider the motives that impelled them to resist change so long, if we would properly appreciate the process of transformation that is even now taking place among them.

From Project Gutenberg

Remember that she lived That this magnificent Power might still perdure— Your friend, your passionate servant, counsellor, Queen. p. 109IV Be that your chief of mourning—that!—

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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