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persevere
[ pur-suh-veer ]
verb (used without object)
- to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
- to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist.
verb (used with object)
- to bolster, sustain, or uphold:
unflagging faith that had persevered him.
persevere
/ ˌɜːɪˈɪə /
verb
- introften foll byin to show perseverance
Derived Forms
- ˌˈԲ, adverb
- ˌˈԲ, adjective
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Synonym Study
Example Sentences
People had to use their "outrage and hurt" to motivate them to persevere: "We will hold on until the end, until victory."
May’s journey back to the mound in a Dodgers uniform has been emotional, and Roberts has witnessed firsthand how May has managed those emotions and persevered.
Fellow presenter Asiamah described Laing as "an example for so many men out there", praising his ability to persevere with the challenge.
Durham Johnston School's Latin teacher Cathy Bothwell said helping the disadvantaged is the reason the school has persevered with the subject.
But the show gently yet cleverly pushed back against any detractors, opening with “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande singing a medley of three songs from the “Wizard of Oz” musical universe about persevering.
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What doespersevere mean?
To persevere is to continue to do or try to achieve something despite difficulty or discouragement. A close synonym is persist.
The word is typically used in a positive way to refer to the actions of someone who doesn’t give up no matter what. A person perseveres when they keep trying despite major challenges and setbacks.
The noun perseverance refers to the act of persevering or the quality of those who persevere, as in You showed great perseverance by recovering from your injury to compete at an even higher level.
The adjective persevering can be used to describe those who persevere or their actions, as in Without the persevering efforts of our first responders, we would not have been able to save so many lives.
Example: Only if we work hard and persevere will we be able to achieve our goal—it will not be easy.
Where doespersevere come from?
The first records of the word persevere come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin ŧ, meaning “to persist,” from ŧܲ, “very strict.”
Persevering takes strict discipline. People who persevere may want to give up, but they keep going. Perseverance is often associated with other qualities that are thought to be essential for achieving success, like patience and a willingness to work hard. But persevering is more than working hard—it’s continuing to work hard even after failing.
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What are some other forms related to persevere?
- perseverance (verb)
- persevering (continuous tense verb, adjective)
What are some synonyms for persevere?
What are some words that share a root or word element with persevere?
What are some words that often get used in discussing persevere?
How ispersevere used in real life?
Persevere is almost always used positively. Persevering is often associated with patience and courage.
“I don’t pray for the absence of hardship anymore. It’s inescapable.
I prepare myself to persevere, get knocked over, and get back up again.
I recognize that my hardships have molded me into a better man.”
⚡️My latest.
— love yourself. (@MichellCClark)
Shout out to everyone going through life-altering mind-bending brain-inverting inside-out challenges. I’m right there with you. The only way out is through. You will persevere, and no mater what happens, you will be changed, and toughened ♥️
— Dr. Sarah "Practically Famous" Parcak (@indyfromspace)
Try usingpersevere!
Which of the following terms is NOT a synonym of persevere?
A. persist
B. quit
C. press on
D. endure
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