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- DictionaryPer·se·vere/ˌpərsəˈvir/
verb
- 1. continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success: "his family persevered with his treatment"
The meaning of PERSEVERE is to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement. How to use persevere in a sentence. Did you know?
to continue to exist despite a difficult or changing situation: Somehow, in the midst of despair, friendships and laughter persevered. Although modernization has reached the countryside, some traditions persevere. The town has persevered through epidemics, wars, and two great fires. Fewer examples.
Persevere definition: to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.. See examples of PERSEVERE used in a sentence.
to continue to exist despite a difficult or changing situation: Somehow, in the midst of despair, friendships and laughter persevered. Although modernization has reached the countryside, some traditions persevere. The town has persevered through epidemics, wars, and two great fires. Fewer examples.
Use the verb persevere when you want to persist in anything and continue despite difficulties or obstacles.
If you persevere with something, you keep trying to do it and do not give up, even though it is difficult.
Persevere definition: To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.
persevere (in something/in doing something) Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon. persevere (with something/somebody) She persevered with her violin lessons. You have to persevere with difficult students.
persevere - be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
to continue to try to do something although it is difficult: Despite the difficulties, I decided to persevere with the project. (Definition of persevere from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
