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To persevere is to stick with something, even if it becomes difficult.

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An example of persevere is when you have a hard time learning to play the piano but you just keep trying.

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intransitive verb persevered, persevering

to continue in some effort, course of action, etc. in spite of difficulty, opposition, etc.; be steadfast in purpose; persist

Origin: ME perseveren < OFr perseverer < L perseverare < perseverus, very severe, strict < per-, intens. + severus, severe

Related Forms:

perseveringly adverb

See persevere in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres

To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.

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Origin: Middle English perseveren

Origin: , from Old French perseverer

Origin: , from Latin persevērāre

Origin: , from persevērus, very serious

Origin: : per-, per-

Origin: + sevērus, severe; see segh- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

perˌse·verˈing·ly adverb

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