Persevere
Definition
(verb) To keep going despite challenges
Examples
“She had to persevere, even when the odds seemed against her.”
“Maya told me to persevere through the first draft.”
“I had to persevere at the DMV for two hours.”
“Persevere, and the 6 a.m. train won't beat you.”
“Dad persevered after the shop on 8th Street burned down.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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