persevere

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations

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From Old French perseverer (French: persévérer).

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to persevere (third-person singular simple present perseveres, present participle persevering, simple past and past participle persevered)

1. To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey or mission in spite of distraction, difficulty, obstacles or discouragement.

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• See also Wikisaurus:persevere

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