pattern

Verbs of Challenge and Competition - Verbs for Going through Challenges

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to going through challenges such as "struggle", "persist", and "endure".

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Categorized English Verbs of Challenge and Competition
to incur
to incur
[Verb]

to face consequences as a result of one's own actions

Ex: By ignoring safety guidelines, one may incur the risk of accidents. 
Close
Sign in
to contend

to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle

Ex: The two boxers will contend in the championship match, vying for the title with determination and skill. 
Close
Sign in
to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded. 
Close
Sign in
to battle
to battle
[Verb]

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

Ex: She battled through the challenges to achieve her career goals. 
Close
Sign in
to toil
to toil
[Verb]

to work extremely hard and persistently, often with great effort and dedication

Ex: Farmers toil in the fields to cultivate crops for a successful harvest. 
Close
Sign in
to labor
to labor
[Verb]

to put in a lot of effort to achieve a particular outcome or goal

Ex: Despite feeling tired, he continued to labor in the garden until all the weeds were gone. 
Close
Sign in
to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something

Ex: She fought for equal opportunities in the workplace throughout her career. 
Close
Sign in
to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: They suffered the consequences of their actions. 
Close
Sign in
to persevere

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

Ex: Despite facing numerous rejections, she persevered in her writing career. 
Close
Sign in
to persist

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

Ex: Despite his injury, the athlete persisted in training for the marathon. 
Close
Sign in
to live through

to survive a disaster or difficult situation

Ex: The children lived through the loss of their parents, their love for each other providing strength and solace in their time of grief. 
Close
Sign in
to hold out

to survive no matter how dangerous or threatening the circumstances are

Ex: She managed to hold out in the wilderness for a week with limited supplies. 
Close
Sign in
to endure
to endure
[Verb]

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

Ex: The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline. 
Close
Sign in
to tolerate

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

Ex: She tolerates the inconveniences of public transportation without complaining. 
Close
Sign in
to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

Ex: She couldn't stand the constant noise from the construction site next door. 
Close
Sign in
to bear
to bear
[Verb]

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

Ex: She had to bear the presence of her annoying coworker throughout the project. 
Close
Sign in
to put up with

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Parents often put up with the messiness of young children for the joy they bring. 
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app