PERSEVERE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

persevere

verb

ˌpər-sə-ˈvir

Definition of persevere

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

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Recent Examples of persevere Venture capitalists are often willing to fund an entrepreneur who has persevered and improved an idea or product through trial and error. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 Most famously, lightning struck the launch of the Apollo 12 mission to the Moon in 1969, but the crew and the spacecraft persevered to complete their mission. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 For a show built on grit, glare, and the occasional lollipop, Kojak perseveres with a strangely velvety charm. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 As the evening turned to night and the festivities wound down, people hugged and said goodbye and thanked my husband and me for persevering. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for persevere

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Those issues persist, even as the field has tried to further professionalize and legitimize itself.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
Left unchecked, mold and mildew can persist on fabrics even after washing, spreading a musty odor through an entire load.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

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