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

Nonetheless, Hamlin persevered the past two weeks, while Reddick has been snakebitten, having a flat tire in the closing laps at San Diego and then being slowed by a power steering issue Sunday. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 June 2026

Still, African entrepreneurs persevere. — Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026

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