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persevering
[ pur-suh-veer-ing ]
adjective
- displaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast:
a persevering student.
Other ˜yĞÄvlog Forms
- ±è±ğ°ùî€È´±ğ·±¹±ğ°ùi²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
- ²Ô´Ç²Ôp±ğ°ù·²õ±ğ·±¹±ğ°ùi²Ô²µ adjective
˜yĞÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of persevering1
Example Sentences
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.
But she is persevering, inspired by club members who have excelled over the years and joined state teams or local leagues.
Lisa, whose initial media interview sparked the police investigation that led to Harkins being jailed, said she felt vindicated for persevering.
She told the BBC her husband remains "strong and persevering" in a "tiny little room" behind six prison gates, but she was worried that he could be "harmed".
"I would recommend getting legal advice and persevering. Don't give in to the car parking bullies."
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What doesÌıpersevering mean?
Persevering is used to describe people who persevere—continue to do or try to achieve something despite difficulty or discouragement. A close synonym is persistent.
Persevering can also be used to describe the efforts of such people.
The word is typically used in a positive way to describe people who don’t give up no matter what. A persevering person keeps trying despite major challenges and setbacks.
Persevering is also the continuous tense (-ing form) of the verb persevere.
People who are persevering are said to show perseverance, which is the quality of those who persevere, as in You showed great perseverance by recovering from your injury to compete at an even higher level.
Example: Despite the many challenges they faced, our persevering students managed to finish what they started.
Where doesÌıpersevering come from?
The first records of the word persevering as an adjective come from the 1600s. Its base word, persevere, comes from the Latin ±è±ğ°ù²õ±ğ±¹Å§°ùÄå°ù±ğ, meaning “to persist,†from ±è±ğ°ù²õ±ğ±¹Å§°ù³Ü²õ, “very strict.â€
Being persevering takes strict discipline. People who are persevering 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 being 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 persevering?
- persevere (verb)
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How isÌıpersevering used in real life?
Persevering is almost always used positively to describe people who don’t give up—and their efforts.
Today, we reflect on ’s extraordinary life & his persevering work for all Americans struggling for justice. Let’s keep his dream alive.
— Mark Udall (@MarkUdall)
An amazing series with such persevering efforts from Team India. Well done team on the series win!
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your courageous, persevering efforts, both now and as ever!
— The Whole U (@UWWholeU)
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Which of the following terms is NOT a synonym of persevering?
A. persistent
B. dogged
C. weak
D. steadfast
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