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persevered

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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He persevered and learned a valuable lesson: patience still pays off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“I really gritted my teeth and persevered for 30 years before finally becoming prime minister,” Takaichi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Treasury 30-year bond when it topped 5% and he has persevered with that, enjoying limited success.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

He said his father "persevered through pain" following the death of Daniel, who collapsed and died suddenly when he was 15 from the genetic heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Mike persevered, a coach’s dream who worked hard and became a gifted student of the game of football, just as he had in baseball with his father.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger