Definition of persevere

sustain Definition: (verb) to keep in existence or continue. Petersons.com

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Pershing, John Joseph >

per·se·vere    (pûrs-vîr) KEY  

intr.v.
per·se·vered , per·se·ver·ing , per·se·veres

To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English perseveren, from Old French perseverer, from Latin persevrre, from persevrus, very serious : per-, per- + sevrus, severe; see segh- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
perse·vering·ly (Adverb)

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