perseveres

per·se·vere

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pur-suh-veer]
- /ˌpɜr səˈvɪər/
- /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pur-suh-veer]
- /ˌpɜr səˈvɪər/

Definitions of perseveres word

verb without object perseveres to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly. 1
verb without object perseveres to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist. 1
verb with object perseveres to bolster, sustain, or uphold: unflagging faith that had persevered him. 1

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Origin of perseveres

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English perseveren < Middle French perseverer < Latin persevērāre to persist, derivative of persevērus very strict. See per-, severe

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Parts of speech for Perseveres

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Perseveres

perseveres popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

perseveres usage trend in Literature

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