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- Dictionarypersevering/ˌpəːsɪˈvɪərɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. continuing in a course of action despite difficulty or delay in achieving success: "she has been a remarkably steadfast and persevering woman"
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having the quality of continuing to make an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time: He was one of the most determined, stubborn, persevering people I had ever met. She was persevering enough to reach the height of her ambition and become CEO.
Persevering is used to describe people who persevere —continue to do or try to achieve something despite difficulty or discouragement. A close synonym is persistent. Persevering can also be used to describe the efforts of such people.
: to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement. perseveringly. ˌpər-sə-ˈvir-iŋ-lē. adverb. Did you know? The early settlers of the New World persevered in the face of constant hardship and danger.
to continue to exist despite a difficult or changing situation: Somehow, in the midst of despair, friendships and laughter persevered. Although modernization has reached the countryside, some traditions persevere. The town has persevered through epidemics, wars, and two great fires. Fewer examples.
2 days ago · Definitions of persevering. adjective. quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness. “with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business”. synonyms: diligent. patient. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance.
to continue to exist despite a difficult or changing situation: Somehow, in the midst of despair, friendships and laughter persevered. Although modernization has reached the countryside, some traditions persevere. The town has persevered through epidemics, wars, and two great fires. Fewer examples.
Persevere definition: to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.. See examples of PERSEVERE used in a sentence.
intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres. To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.
Definition of persevering adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PERSEVERING definition: displaying perseverance ; resolutely persistent ; steadfast | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
