Meaning & use
persevere
To keep trying to achieve something despite difficulty, delay, or discouragement.
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Despite failing the exam twice, she chose to persevere and study even harder.
The team persevered through injuries and a losing streak to reach the finals.
A note on using this word
Persevere is intransitive and usually followed by with or through, rather than taking a direct object.
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