persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /

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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If you’re suffering from the persevering cold and in need of some cooking inspiration, fret not.

From Salon

"To be able to persevere through that period and finally get a fix for that was great."

From BBC

"It just goes to show you... just to keep persevering, my team and everybody behind me, it means so much to come away as Olympic champion."

From BBC

The Italian leader argues Europe has no choice but to persevere with the U.S. alliance.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal