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persevere

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Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
16
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/
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/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/ · /ˌpɝ.səˈviɹ/

Definition of persevere

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (intransitive)To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.
    “I will persevere in my course of loyalty, though the conflict be sore between that and my blood.”
    “Sir Walter had sought the acquaintance, and though his overtures had not been met with any warmth, he had persevered in seeking it.”
    “He is a trifle discouraged, but he perseveres.”
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verb

  1. (intransitive)To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.
    “I will persevere in my course of loyalty, though the conflict be sore between that and my blood.”
    “Sir Walter had sought the acquaintance, and though his overtures had not been met with any warmth, he had persevered in seeking it.”
    “He is a trifle discouraged, but he perseveres.”
  2. (copulative, intransitive, obsolete)To stay constant; to continue in a certain state; to remain.

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Etymology

From Middle English perseveren, from Old French perseverer, from Latin persevērāre (“to continue steadfastly, persist, persevere”), from perseverus (“very strict or earnest”), from per (“through, by the means of”) + severus (“strict, earnest”). Doublet of perseverate.

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