Added 8 October 2026
persevere
/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/ verb
In Latin: persevērō Wiktionary
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- To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.
- To stay constant; to continue in a certain state; to remain.
Origin
From Middle English perseveren, from Old French perseverer, from Latin persevērāre (“to continue steadfastly, persist, persevere”), from perseverus (“very strict or earnest”), from per (“through, by the means of”) + severus (“strict, earnest”). Doublet of perseverate.
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