# endure vs ensure

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### endure
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #9,328*
To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.

### ensure
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #2,039*
To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).

## Source
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