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perdure

/pərˈdʊr/ /pərˈdjʊr/

Meanings
verb
To continue to exist, last or endure, especially for a great length of time.

Examples :

"Even after many renovations, the original foundation of the old schoolhouse will perdure for centuries. "
time being philosophy history

Related Words

Illustration adulthood

adulthood noun

/əˈdʌltˌhʊd/ /æˈdʌltˌhʊd/

The state or condition of a human being once it has reached physical maturity, and is presumed to have reached a state of psychological maturity, to wit: once it has become an adult.

"Example Sentence: "Graduating from college often marks the beginning of adulthood for many young people." "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration renovations

renovations noun

/ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃənz/ /ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃnz/

An act, or the process, of renovating.

"The library will be closed next week for renovations. "

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experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

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childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

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centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

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original noun

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

"This manuscript is the original."

Illustration schoolhouse

schoolhouse noun

/ˈskuːlhaʊs/ /ˈskuːlˌhaʊs/

A building housing a school, especially a small or single-room one.

"The children walked to the small, red schoolhouse at the end of the lane every morning. "

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according verb

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ /ə.ˈkɔɹd.ɪŋ/

To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

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continue noun

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.

"The game offered a "continue" option, allowing me to resume playing after I lost all my lives. "

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foundation noun

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."