persevereverb [ I ]
uk/ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/us/ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr/mainly approvingto try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems:
It looks as if the policy will be a success, providing that the government perseveres and does not give in to its critics.
The education director is persevering in his attempt to obtain additional funding for the school.
Despite receiving little support, the women are persevering with their crusade to fight crime.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Trying and making an effort
- a blitz on sth idiom
- all-out
- assault
- attempt
- attempted
- bid
- crack
- go the extra mile idiom
- go to great lengths idiom
- God helps those who help themselves idiom
- grasp at sth
- grope
- push
- shoot
- stick
- stretch a/the point idiom
- strive
- strove
- succeed
- suck
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persevering
adjective uk/ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rɪŋ/us/ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.ɪŋ/
She was persevering enough to reach the height of her ambition and become CEO.