persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /

VERB

keep at; work hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

endure hold on keep going persist press on proceed pursue stand firm

STRONG

continue maintain remain

WEAK

be determined be resolved be stubborn carry on go for broke go for it go on hang in hang tough hold fast keep driving keep on leave no stone unturned plug away see it through stay the course stick with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue give up stop

WEAK

be lazy idle leave quit

Example Sentences

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“Positive momentum across durable goods in February should hopefully help this area of the economy persevere through the current turmoil without too much damage,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Apple iPhone sales outperformed competitors in China, new data show, signaling the company’s ability to persevere against a volatile industry backdrop.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

While people should not to try this at home, certainly they can find in her example some inspiration to persevere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Eventually, he decided to persevere rather than "abandon all of Sergio's hopes".

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

“And good luck. I’ll stay here and persevere, and we’ll meet again when the fighting stops.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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