The difference between Endure and Withstand
When used as verbs, endure means to continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships, whereas withstand means to resist or endure (something) successfully.
check bellow for the other definitions of Endure and Withstand
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Endure as a verb (intransitive):
To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships.
Examples:
"The singer's popularity endured for decades."
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Endure as a verb (transitive):
To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant.
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Endure as a verb (intransitive):
To last.
Examples:
"Our love will endure forever."
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Endure as a verb:
To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.
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Endure as a verb (transitive):
To suffer patiently.
Examples:
"He endured years of pain."
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Endure as a verb (obsolete):
To indurate.
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Withstand as a verb (transitive):
To resist or endure (something) successfully.
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Withstand as a verb:
To oppose (something) forcefully.