enure

/ɪˈnjʊr/
verb
  1. To become accustomed to something unpleasant or difficult; to harden or habituate.
    • She had to enure herself to the long hours of study required for medical school.
    • The cold climate was challenging at first, but he gradually enured to it.
    • Over time, the soldiers enured to the harsh conditions of the desert.
  2. (Law) To take effect or be applied; to come into operation.
    • The changes enure from the date of the court's decision.
    • The rights granted by the contract enure to the buyer after the sale is complete.
    • The new law will enure to the benefit of all citizens.
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