Synonyms of persevered

persevered

verb

past tense of persevere

as in persisted

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

• persisted
• carried on
• hung in there
• gutted it out
• hung on
• dug in
• kept up
• followed through (with)
• knuckled down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quit
• submitted
• gave up
• knocked off
• yielded
• succumbed
• bowed
• surrendered
• hesitated
• faltered
• gave in
• wavered
• vacillated
• wobbled
• hung back
• shilly-shallied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persevered

The siblings were almost eliminated early after having communication issues, but persevered and eventually won the million dollars. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

Mansour persevered, turning out bright canvases of olive groves and peasants that brought to mind his former home and were well received. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026

Despite Penta's aggressive offense and dangerous maneuvers, Gable persevered, ultimately making Penta submit with a decisive ankle lock, securing a triumphant and emotional victory. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Venture capitalists are often willing to fund an entrepreneur who has persevered and improved an idea or product through trial and error. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

Most famously, lightning struck the launch of the Apollo 12 mission to the Moon in 1969, but the crew and the spacecraft persevered to complete their mission. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

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

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