persevere



persevere at something

to keep trying to do something. I will persevere at my studies and I'm sure I will succeed. Todd persevered at his job and got promoted in no time.
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persevere in something

to persist in [doing] something. I will persevere in my efforts to win election. Kelly persevered in her studies and graduated with honors.
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persevere with something

to continue to try to accomplish something. Do you really think it is wise to persevere with your plan? Sally persevered with her scheme to earn a million dollars.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ekaterinaye-kah-tye-REE-nah (Russian), ee-kah-tee-REE-nah (Russian)Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian
Chausiku-Eastern African, Swahili
ShirleySHUR-leeEnglish
Melete-Greek Mythology
Jule[dʒu:l]
DorcasDAWR-kəs (English)Biblical