persevere
[ pur-suh-veer ]
/ ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /
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verb (used without object), per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing.
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), per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing.
to bolster, sustain, or uphold: unflagging faith that had persevered him.
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Origin of persevere
synonym study for persevere
1. See continue.
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British Dictionary definitions for persevere
persevere
/ (ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪə) /
verb
(intr often foll by in) to show perseverance
Derived forms of persevere
persevering, adjectiveperseveringly, adverbWord Origin for persevere
C14: from Old French perseverer, from Latin persevērāre, from perseverus very strict; see severe
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