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Victorycountry Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

bear vs endure

Hi,

I am just wondering about the difference between "bear" and "endure".

For example, in the bible, it says the following;

"Love bears all things and ... love endures all things"

I think bear and endure are very much the same in meaning. Am I right?

Thanks in advance.
  

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In the context of the Bible verse, the words have very little difference in meaning. Merriam-Webster gives this brief analysis: BEAR usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking. ENDURE implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties It's hard to detect a difference here that one can apply to most situations.

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  • In the context of the Bible verse, the words have very little difference in meaning.
  • Merriam-Webster gives this brief analysis: BEAR usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.
  • ENDURE implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties It's hard to detect a difference here that one can apply to most situations.
  • Perhaps 'endure' suggests a degree more of suffering.
  • Their root definitions might also give a slightly different feeling: Bear (to carry), Endure (to harden).
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In the context of the Bible verse, the words have very little difference in meaning.

Merriam-Webster gives this brief analysis:

BEAR usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.

ENDURE implies
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