persevered

Variant of persevere

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

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