persevere

/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪər/

to continue steadfastly despite difficulties

She decided to persevere through the tough training to achieve her dream.

She chose to keep going through hard training to reach her goal.

formal

to persist in an action, belief, or undertaking despite obstacles or discouragement

Despite the setbacks, he persevered and eventually succeeded.

Even with challenges, he kept going and finally achieved success.

Perseverance is key to overcoming life's challenges.

Continuing with determination is essential for dealing with difficulties.

Often used to describe determination in the face of adversity.

Collocations

persevere throughto continue despite difficultiespersevere into persist in a particular action or belief

steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty

Use 'persevere' when emphasizing long-term effort and resilience.

Prefer 'persevere' in formal writing or speeches to convey determination.

From Latin 'perseverare', meaning 'to continue steadfastly', from 'per-' (through) + 'severus' (severe, strict).

Commonly used in formal and motivational contexts to emphasize determination and resilience.

per-

through

prefix

-severe

strict, steadfast

root

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