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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
to show perseverance
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˌˈԲ adverb
- ˌˈԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of persevere1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of persevere1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The message of these films was often that, no matter how difficult things get, everything will be alright in the end if you persevere.
But he persevered through the losing and a series of foot injuries caused by a running style in which his heels would hit the ground before his toes.
"In the back of my head I was thinking about the students and what I tell the students - don't give up, persevere, and all that sort of stuff."
As for how long the craze will persevere, it’s hard to say.
“This is the peace of the risen Christ,” the man born Robert Francis Prevost continued, “an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering.”
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When To Use
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.
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