endure vs flagpole

endure

verb
  • To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist. 

  • To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant. 

  • To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out. 

  • To last. 

  • To suffer patiently. 

flagpole

verb
  • Exit a country momentarily and reenter. Usually this is done to satisfy immigration requirements. 

noun
  • A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown. 

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