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per·se·vere

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–verb (used without object)

1.	to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.

2.	to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist.

–verb (used with object)

3.	to bolster, sustain, or uphold: unflagging faith that had persevered him.

[Origin: 1325–75; ME perseveren < MF perseverer < L persevérāre to persist, deriv. of persevérus very strict. See per-, severe

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—Synonyms 1. See continue.

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per·se·vere Audio Help (pûr'sə-vîr') Pronunciation Key
intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres
To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.

[Middle English perseveren, from Old French perseverer, from Latin persevērāre, from persevērus, very serious : per-, per- + sevērus, severe; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]

per'se·ver'ing·ly adv.

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