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persevere

[ pur-suh-veer ]

verb (used without object)

persevered, persevering.
  1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
  2. to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist.


verb (used with object)

persevered, persevering.
  1. to bolster, sustain, or uphold:

    unflagging faith that had persevered him.

persevere

/ 藢辫蓽藧蝉瑟藞惫瑟蓹 /

verb

  1. introften foll byin to show perseverance
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • 藢辫别谤蝉别藞惫别谤颈苍驳濒测, adverb
  • 藢辫别谤蝉别藞惫别谤颈苍驳, adjective
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of persevere1

First recorded in 1325鈥75; Middle English perseveren, from Middle French perseverer, from Latin 辫别谤蝉别惫脓谤腻谤别 鈥渢o persist,鈥 derivative of 辫别谤蝉别惫脓谤耻蝉 鈥渧ery strict鈥; per-, severe
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of persevere1

C14: from Old French perseverer, from Latin 辫别谤蝉别惫脓谤腻谤别, from perseverus very strict; see severe
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But she persevered and now says inspiring young girls to follow their dreams is one of her big goals.

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People had to use their "outrage and hurt" to motivate them to persevere: "We will hold on until the end, until victory."

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May鈥檚 journey back to the mound in a Dodgers uniform has been emotional, and Roberts has witnessed firsthand how May has managed those emotions and persevered.

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Fellow presenter Asiamah described Laing as "an example for so many men out there", praising his ability to persevere with the challenge.

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Durham Johnston School's Latin teacher Cathy Bothwell said helping the disadvantaged is the reason the school has persevered with the subject.

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What does听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鈥檛 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.听

Example: Only if we work hard and persevere will we be able to achieve our goal鈥攊t will not be easy.

Where does听persevere come from?

The first records of the word persevere come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin 辫别谤蝉别惫脓谤腻谤别, meaning 鈥渢o persist,鈥 from 辫别谤蝉别惫脓谤耻蝉, 鈥渧ery strict.鈥

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鈥攊t鈥檚 continuing to work hard even after failing.

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How is听persevere used in real life?

Persevere is almost always used positively. Persevering is often associated with patience and courage.

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Which of the following terms is NOT a synonym of persevere?

A. persist
B. quit
C. press on
D. endure

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