ALL meanings of persevere
per·se·vere
P p - intransitive verb persevere action: keep trying 1
- intransitive verb persevere speech: be insistent 1
- verb without object persevere to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly. 1
- verb without object persevere to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist. 1
- verb with object persevere to bolster, sustain, or uphold: unflagging faith that had persevered him. 1
- verb persevere If you persevere with something, you keep trying to do it and do not give up, even though it is difficult. 0
- verb persevere to show perseverance 0
- intransitive verb persevere to continue in some effort, course of action, etc. in spite of difficulty, opposition, etc.; be steadfast in purpose; persist 0