persevere
verb [I] /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/
/ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr/ mainly approvingDefinition
› to try to do or continue doing something in a determined way, despite having problems: It looks as if the policy will be a success, providing that the government perseveres and does not give in to its critics. The education director is persevering in his attempt to obtain additional funding for the school. Despite receiving little support, the women are persevering with their crusade to fight crime.Trying and making an effortEffort and expending energy persevering /-ˈvɪə.rɪŋ/
/-ˈvɪr.ɪŋ/ adjective › She was persevering enough to reach the height of her ambition and become managing director.Strong-willed
/-ˈvɪr.ɪŋ/ adjective › She was persevering enough to reach the height of her ambition and become managing director.Strong-willed(Definition of persevere verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a blitz on sth idiom
- all-out adjective
- assault noun
- attempt noun
- attempt verb
- bash noun (ATTEMPT)
- foray noun (ATTEMPT)
- get off your backside idiom
- get your act together idiom
- get your head down idiom
- give it a whirl idiom
- give sth your best shot idiom
- go for sth phrasal verb (TRY)
- pursuit noun (ATTEMPT)
- push your luck idiom
- put your back into sth idiom
- put your best foot forward idiom
- put your heart and soul into sth idiom
- stick to sth phrasal verb
- summon verb (PRODUCE STRENGTH)
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