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

Despite the job cuts, threats of land reduction, talks of privatization and even demolition within some parks, Indigenous groups and park partners have persevered. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

There’s a lesson, too, in sync with the vitality of these men and women who persevered, who never let an insight go unchallenged, a name go unforgotten or a memory about the Renaissance lie unadorned. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

The pooch persevered and became healthy enough to be adopted. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2026

As a result, Price matured much quicker than the other kids in the neighborhood while Butler persevered against cancer. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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