What does Persevere mean?
Definitions for Persevere
ˌpɜr səˈvɪərper·se·vere
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Persevere.
Princeton's WordNet
persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold onverb
be persistent, refuse to stop
"he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
Wiktionary
persevereverb
To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey or mission in spite of distraction, difficulty, obstacles or discouragement.
Etymology: From persévérer, from perseverare, from perseverus, from per + severus.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Persevereverb
To persist in an attempt; not to give over; not to quit the design.
Etymology: persevero, Lat. perseverer, Fr.
But my rude musick, which was wont to please
Some dainty ears, cannot with any skill
The dreadful tempest of her wrath appease,
Nor move the dolphin from her stubborn will;
But in her pride she doth persevere still. Edmund Spenser.Thrice happy, if they know
Their happiness, and persevere upright! John Milton.Thus beginning, thus we persevere;
Our passions yet continue what they were. Dryden.To persevere in any evil course, makes you unhappy in this life, and will certainly throw you into everlasting torments in the next. William Wake, Preparation for Death.
Wikipedia
Persevere
Persevere is the fourth studio album by Scottish folk rock duo The Proclaimers, released in 2001 on their own label Persevere Records, as a comeback album after seven years of low profile. The album's first single featured "There's a Touch", "A Land Fit for Zeros" and "They Really Do" (not included in the album).
ChatGPT
persevere
To persevere means to continue in a course of action or pursuit even in the face of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement. It involves persistence, tenacity, dedication, and determination in overcoming challenges to achieve a goal or objective.
Webster Dictionary
Persevereverb
to persist in any business or enterprise undertaken; to pursue steadily any project or course begun; to maintain a purpose in spite of counter influences, opposition, or discouragement; not to give or abandon what is undertaken
Wikidata
Persevere
Persevere is the fourth album by The Proclaimers, released in 2001. It was thirteen years after the group had a surprise hit with "I'm Gonna Be", and the album did not receive the success of their previous work. The album's first single was "There's a Touch".
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Persevere
pėr-sē-vēr′, v.i. to persist in anything: to pursue anything steadily: to be constant: not to give over.—n. Persevē′rance, act or state of persevering: continued application to anything which one has begun: a going on till success is met with.—adj. Persevē′ring.—adv. Persevē′ringly.—Perseverance of saints, the Calvinistic doctrine that those who are effectually called by God cannot fall away so as to be finally lost. [Fr.,—L. perseverāre—perseverus, very strict—per, very, severus, strict.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Persevere in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Persevere in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of Persevere in a Sentence
Former Prime Minister Theresa May:
I believe it was right to persevere even when the odds against success seemed high. But it is now clear to me that it is in the best interests of the country for a new prime minister to lead that effort.
We just have to persevere no matter what the circumstances, the decision to invest in the Florida factory is a testament to our commitment to the U.S. market.
If you want to be truly successful invest in yourself to get the knowledge you need to find your unique factor. When you find it and focus on it and persevere your success will blossom.
I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
Our lives will never be perfect no matter how hard we persevere and do good things each day. We may be hurt or humbled, but we will never give up to keep on standing in the midst of hot or cold weather.
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- ثابرArabic
- perseverarCatalan, Valencian
- ausdauern, durchhalten, beharren, ausharrenGerman
- αντέχωGreek
- perseverarSpanish
- persévérerFrench
- cum ri, lean airScottish Gaelic
- दृढ़ रहनाHindi
- seiglast við, láta ekki deigan síga, láta engan bilbug á sér finna, halda ótrauður áframIcelandic
- perseverareItalian
- להתמידHebrew
- 꿋꿋하다, 견디다, 계속하다Korean
- handhavenDutch
- wytrwaćPolish
- perseverarPortuguese
- perseveraRomanian
- добиватьсяRussian
- härdaSwedish
- விடாமுயற்சியுடன்Tamil
- sebat etmekTurkish
- صبر کروUrdu
- kiên trìVietnamese
- 持之以恒Chinese
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