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persevere

/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/verb

To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

Example sentence

  • “She persevered despite many setbacks.”

Featured as word of the day on September 14, 2028.

Related words

persistTo go on stubbornly or resolutely.perplexTo cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.persistentObstinately refusing to give up or let go.perpetuateTo prolong the existence of.persuasiveGood at convincing someone to do or believe something.perpetualLasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.