ALL meanings of persevering
per·se·ver·ing
P p - adjective persevering displaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast: a persevering student. 1
- verb without object persevering to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly. 1
- verb without object persevering to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist. 1
- verb with object persevering to bolster, sustain, or uphold: unflagging faith that had persevered him. 1