persevere — to continue doing something despite difficulties or obstacles
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to continue doing something despite difficulties or obstacles
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsɪvɪr/
Example Sentences
- My cat persevered for three hours trying to catch a red dot, not knowing it was a laser pointer.
- Students must persevere through difficult subjects to succeed in the CSAT.
- He persevered with his terrible cooking until his family finally taught him to order takeout.
persevere
VERB[/pərˈsɪvɪr/]
to continue doing something despite difficulties or obstacles
to continue doing something despite difficulties or obstacles
The young runner persevered for years and became a champion. (💪 Never Give Up + 🏁 Keep Going → Persevere)
"Persevere through pain and fear — the medal shines for those who're here."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'perseverare', composed of 'per-' (through, thoroughly) and 'severus' (strict, severe). The word originally meant to persist in a strict or earnest manner.
Breakdown
per- (through, thoroughly) + sever (strict/severe, from Latin severus) + -e (verb ending) = persevere
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat persevered for three hours trying to catch a red dot, not knowing it was a laser pointer.”
“Students must persevere through difficult subjects to succeed in the CSAT.”
“He persevered with his terrible cooking until his family finally taught him to order takeout.”
“The scientist persevered through years of failed experiments before making the breakthrough.”
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