persevering
- adjective
- /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
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perseverante
- We also salute the small but persevering group of Indian intellectuals for the admirable individual and collective efforts they are making to educate their people about the historical realities of the Kashmir problem.
- a persevering man
- the most persevering
Being or remaining, or we might say persevering in which stresses the need to choose over and over again.
- Being or remaining, or we might say persevering in which stresses the need to choose over and over again.
Examples
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The persevering students worked late into the night to prepare for their final exams, determined to succeed.
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On the contrary, it is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good; that is to say, to the good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all.
Academic text (2009) -
Again and again, I've seen intrepid, persevering innovators achieve wonderful things regarded as impossible.
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The non-state organizations are a persevering and uncompromising enemy, bent on destroying the Jewish state, and there is nothing Jerusalem can do to lessen this motivation.
Academic text (2015) -
It must be our pride to belong to them. No people are more developed, good-natured, God-fearing, courageous, competent, persevering, and just to others than the Germans; indeed, in many respects, they exceed all other people in the world.
Academic text (2016) -
This is one of the most persevering vines in the history of art, a two- or three-foot creeper on assignment to protect the faun's false modesty.
Academic text (2001) -
Despite facing many challenges, she remained persevering in her efforts to complete the project on time.
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His persevering attitude helped him master the difficult concepts in mathematics, even when others gave up.
Synonyms
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5.1
Keeps going without stopping and stays very strong
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4.4
Continuing with an action despite problems or opposition
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3.6
To work carefully and try hard to finish tasks
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7.0
Not stopping and not getting less strong
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3.9
Lasting a long time without stopping or getting weaker
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6.3
Not stopping because of problems or failures
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7.5
Always having energy and not giving up
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4.8
To keep trying to do something despite problems
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4.7
Being very determined and refusing to give up
Continuing to try despite problems
Antonyms
How Persistent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Persevering comes from Latin parts per- 'through' and severus 'serious', and you can see the same root in the English word severe. So, a persevering person goes 'through' hard times with strong, steady effort, which is why the word means continuing despite difficulties.