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persevere

verb per·se·vere \ˌpər-sə-ˈvir\

: to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult

per·se·veredper·se·ver·ing

Full Definition of PERSEVERE

intransitive verb
:  to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
per·se·ver·ing·ly adverb
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Origin of PERSEVERE

Middle English, from Anglo-French parseverer, from Latin perseverare, from per- through + severus severe
First Known Use: 14th century
PERSEVERE Defined for Kids

persevere

verb per·se·vere \ˌpər-sə-ˈvir\
per·se·veredper·se·ver·ing

Definition of PERSEVERE for Kids

:  to keep trying to do something in spite of difficulties <She persevered in learning to speak French.>

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