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persevered

VERB

keep at; work hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

endure hold on keep going persist press on proceed pursue stand firm

STRONG

continue maintain remain

WEAK

be determined be resolved be stubborn carry on go for broke go for it go on hang in hang tough hold fast keep driving keep on leave no stone unturned plug away see it through stay the course stick with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue give up stop

WEAK

be lazy idle leave quit

Example Sentences

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Warwickshire's seamers persevered nobly, with Ethan Bamber and Beau Webster most threatening, but the fourth-wicket pair batted with solid technique and total concentration.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Cembalest estimates electricity prices in 2024 were almost 25% higher than they would have been, were they to have persevered with the nuclear program.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

“I really gritted my teeth and persevered for 30 years before finally becoming prime minister,” Takaichi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” read the statement his team posted online that Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

“Eat it and tell me if it’s good,” Milo persevered.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller