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persevering
[ pur-suh-veer-ing ]
adjective
- displaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast:
a persevering student.
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Other Words From
- perse·vering·ly adverb
- nonper·se·vering adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of persevering1
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Example Sentences
Persevering on hearsay, spun and shifted from every possible angle, the narrator next describes Golovan—a brawny man, with a limp.
“I am drawn to intimate, often uncomfortable portraits of a woman persevering and awakening,” she said.
And yet she chose to write her essay about giving up on ballet, rather than persevering once she'd tired of it.
As our means did not allow of our persevering any further, we gave up our examination.
History affords no authenticated example of greater or more persevering courage in a woman.
Robin was convicted of sorcery, and, persevering in his error, was burned alive in the Place du Parvis.
It was only by persevering effort that I convinced him his church-going propensity could not be allowed.
He was earnest in stating that it only required gentle, persevering effort to teach them almost any thing.
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What does persevering mean?
Persevering is used to describe people who persevere—continue to do or try to achieve something despite difficulty or discouragement. A close synonym is persistent.
Persevering can also be used to describe the efforts of such people.
The word is typically used in a positive way to describe people who don’t give up no matter what. A persevering person keeps trying despite major challenges and setbacks.
Persevering is also the continuous tense (-ing form) of the verb persevere.
People who are persevering are said to show perseverance, which is the quality of those who persevere, as in You showed great perseverance by recovering from your injury to compete at an even higher level.
Example: Despite the many challenges they faced, our persevering students managed to finish what they started.
Where does persevering come from?
The first records of the word persevering as an adjective come from the 1600s. Its base word, persevere, comes from the Latin persevērāre, meaning “to persist,” from persevērus, “very strict.”
Being persevering takes strict discipline. People who are persevering may want to give up, but they keep going. Perseverance is often associated with other qualities that are thought to be essential for achieving success, like patience and a willingness to work hard. But being persevering is more than working hard—it’s continuing to work hard even after failing.
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What are some other forms related to persevering?
- persevere (verb)
What are some synonyms for persevering?
What are some words that share a root or word element with persevering?
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How is persevering used in real life?
Persevering is almost always used positively to describe people who don’t give up—and their efforts.
Today, we reflect on #MLK’s extraordinary life & his persevering work for all Americans struggling for justice. Let’s keep his dream alive.
— Mark Udall (@MarkUdall) April 4, 2013
An amazing series with such persevering efforts from Team India. Well done team on the series win! #INDvENG @BCCI
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) January 22, 2017
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your courageous, persevering efforts, both now and as ever!
— The Whole U (@UWWholeU) March 16, 2020
Try using persevering!
Which of the following terms is NOT a synonym of persevering?
A. persistent
B. dogged
C. weak
D. steadfast
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