persevere
pronunciation
How to pronounce persevere in British English:
UK [ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə(r)]
How to pronounce persevere in American English:
US [ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr]
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- Verb:
- be persistent, refuse to stop
Word Origin
- persevere (v.)
- mid-14c., from Old French perseverer "continue, persevere, endure" and directly from Latin perseverare "continue steadfastly, persist," from persevereus "very strict, earnest," from per- "very" (see per) + severus "strict" (see severity). Related: Persevered; persevering.
Example
- 1. That has persuaded her to persevere with financial support .
- 2. In insurance , as in much else in china , it may pay to persevere .
- 3. We will persevere and overcome any obstacle that may appear along our chosen path .
- 4. But if you just persevere , you 'll strike gold too !
- 5. Are you willing to persevere until you get to your intended destination ?