persevere



persevere at something

to keep trying to do something. I will persevere at my studies and I'm sure I will succeed. Todd persevered at his job and got promoted in no time.
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persevere in something

to persist in [doing] something. I will persevere in my efforts to win election. Kelly persevered in her studies and graduated with honors.
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persevere with something

to continue to try to accomplish something. Do you really think it is wise to persevere with your plan? Sally persevered with her scheme to earn a million dollars.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WintonWIN-tənEnglish
Eligiusze-LEEG-yuwshPolish
Romeo-Italian
Abednegoə-BED-ni-go (English)Biblical
SÉVerine-French
Nadejdanah-DYEZH-dah (Russian)Russian, Bulgarian