Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪˌvɪr/
verb to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success
A1 She persevered through difficult times and never gave up.
A2 Despite facing many obstacles, he persevered in achieving his goals.
B1 The students were encouraged to persevere in their studies in order to succeed.
B2 In order to reach their full potential, athletes must persevere through rigorous training.
C1 The scientist's dedication to his research allowed him to persevere through years of setbacks.
C2 Through sheer determination and perseverance, she overcame all odds to become a successful entrepreneur.
formal Despite facing numerous challenges, she continued to persevere in her pursuit of a higher education.
informal Hang in there and persevere through the tough times, it will get better.
slang Keep pushing through, don't give up, just persevere.
figurative Like a seed pushing through the soil to reach the sunlight, we must persevere through obstacles to achieve our goals.
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