persevere

CEFRC1

/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To continue trying despite difficulty or failure.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To stay constant; to continue in a certain state; to remain.

Examples

  • Be the matter what it may, we must persevere.

  • You must persevere before you can accomplish anything great.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌpɝ.səˈviɹ/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

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

More examples

In context

  • 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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Origin

verb

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.