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

Related Phrases

perseverancenoun
steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

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

Gold Rule

Formal Context

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

Word Origin

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

Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

per-
through
prefix
+
-severe
strict, steadfast
root
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