persevere

/pˌɜːsɪvˈi‍ə/

/pɝsəˈvɪɹ/

[verb]

to persevere

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to persistently try to succeed in spite of difficulties

synonyms : hang in

hang on

hold on

persist

Examples

1. Susan struggled for years to achieve her dreams but she persevered, knowing that a gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials.

2. No matter what happens, we will stand fast and persevere through the difficult times.

3. Despite facing criticism and doubt from his peers, the young inventor persevered and ultimately succeeded in creating a groundbreaking new technology - he who laughs last laughs loudest.

4. Learning Portuguese was challenging for her, but she persevered.