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单词 persevere
释义

persevere

verb

per·​se·​vere ˌpər-sə-ˈvir How to pronounce persevere (audio)
persevered; persevering

intransitive verb

: to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
perseveringly
ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-iŋ-lē How to pronounce persevere (audio)
adverb

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The early settlers of the New World persevered in the face of constant hardship and danger. The Pilgrims of Plymouth Plantation lost half their number in the first winter to disease and hunger, but their perseverance paid off, and within five years their community was healthy and self-sufficient. Perhaps more remarkable are all the solitary inventors who have persevered in pursuing their visions for years, lacking any financial support and laughed at by the public.

Synonyms

  • carry on
  • persist
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Example Sentences

She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class. Even though he was tired, he persevered and finished the race.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English perseveren, borrowed from Anglo-French parseverer, perseverer "to last, endure, persist in spite of opposition," borrowed from Latin persevērāre "to persist in a course of action or an attitude in spite of opposition, keep on, (of a condition) continue, last," from per- per- + -sevērāre, verbal derivative of sevērus "stern, austere, severe"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

persevere

verb

per·​se·​vere ˌpər-sə-ˈvir How to pronounce persevere (audio)
persevered; persevering
: to keep trying to do something in spite of difficulties
She persevered in learning to speak French.

persevere

verb

as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • persist
  • gut it out
  • hang in there
  • carry on
  • hang on
  • knuckle down
  • keep up
  • dig in
  • follow through (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • quit
  • give up
  • submit
  • succumb
  • surrender
  • yield
  • knock off
  • falter
  • hesitate
  • bow
  • waver
  • vacillate
  • hang back
  • wobble
  • give in
  • wabble
  • shilly-shally
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