Synonyms of persevere

persevere

verb

ˌpər-sə-ˈvir 

as in to persist

to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement

although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persist
• hang in there
• carry on
• gut it out
• hang on
• keep up
• follow through (with)
• dig in
• knuckle down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quit
• give up
• submit
• yield
• succumb
• surrender
• knock off
• bow
• hesitate
• falter
• give in
• waver
• vacillate
• hang back
• wobble
• shilly-shally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persevere

But Anant and his team at Advaya persevered and got the deal done. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

True love, though, always perseveres. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Even as borders have changed and countries dissolved over the past century, the World Cup has persevered. — Carlie Procell, USA Today, 9 June 2026

If so, that vision of a future beyond the camp may have given her another reason to persevere when perseverance seemed almost impossible. — Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026