persevere
verb (used without object), per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing.
verb (used with object), per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing.
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What does persevere 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 does persevere come from?
The first records of the word persevere come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin persevērāre, meaning “to persist,” from persevērus, “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)
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How is persevere 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.”
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— creativity is revolutionary. (@MichellCClark) January 30, 2018
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 ♥️
— Sarah Parcak (@indyfromspace) September 13, 2020
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Which of the following terms is NOT a synonym of persevere?
A. persist
B. quit
C. press on
D. endure