verb
persevere
pur-suh-VEER
verb
1
To keep trying to achieve something despite obstacles or discouragement.
"Despite three rejections, she persevered and eventually landed the job."
"He persevered with his physical therapy even when progress was slow."
How to Use Persevere
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo keep going and not give up.
Common pairings
persevere with something
persevere through hardship
Word Forms
persevered past tense, perseveres singular
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Etymology
From Latin perseverare, "to continue steadfastly," from per- ("thoroughly") + severus ("strict, serious").