Bears patiently (7)

I believe the answer is:

endures

(Other definitions for endures that I've seen before include "Supports" , "Lasts or puts up with" , "Tolerates" , "Suffers or lasts" , "Remains firm" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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