(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.

(transitive) To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant.

(intransitive) To last.

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

(transitive) To suffer patiently.

(obsolete) To indurate.