persevere
gb/pɚsɪvˈɪɹ/ us/pɚsɪvˈɪɹ/
B2
English
kitart, nem adja fel
VERB
B2
1
kitart
B1
nem adja fel
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] perseveres; [someone] perseveres with [something]; [someone] perseveres in [doing something]; [someone] perseveres despite/through [difficulty]
She persevered with the application process even after several rejections.
Több elutasítás után sem adta fel a jelentkezést.
The team persevered through injuries and poor results to reach the final.
A csapat a sérülések és a gyenge eredmények ellenére is kitartott, és bejutott a döntőbe.
If you persevere in learning the basics, the advanced material becomes much easier.
Learner examples
He persevered and finally passed the exam.
Kitartott, és végül átment a vizsgán.
Don’t give up—persevere with your English practice.
Ne add fel – tarts ki az angoltanulásban.
Common mistake:
Persevere is usually intransitive: say “persevere with a task” or “persevere in doing something,” not “persevere a task.”
Meaning
continue despite difficulty
Collocations
persevere despite difficulties
|persevere through adversity
|persevere with a task
|persevere with your studies
|persevere in the face of opposition
|the determination to persevere
|continue to persevere
|persevere until the end
Synonyms
persist (very close in meaning; often slightly more neutral and can emphasize continuing an action or belief)
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keep going (more informal and everyday)
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stick with it (informal; emphasizes not giving up on a particular task or goal)
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press on (suggests moving forward despite obstacles, often with determination)
Antonyms
give up (stop trying because something is difficult or unsuccessful)
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quit (stop doing something before it is finished)
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abandon (leave a plan, effort, or goal completely)
Themes
effort
|success
|challenges
|personal_development
Definition
to keep trying and not give up, even when something is hard
To continue trying to do or achieve something despite difficulty, delay, failure, or opposition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
persevere
IPA
GB/pɚsɪvˈɪɹ/
US/pɚsɪvˈɪɹ/
Syllables & stress
per - severe (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (severe)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: persevere
- 3rd Person Singular: perseveres
- Present Participle: persevering
- Past: persevered
Expressions
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