Synonyms of persevere

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verb (1)

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

persevering

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adjective

as in persistent

continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement

at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persistent
• resolute
• insistent
• steadfast
• stubborn
• tenacious
• patient
• determined
• dogged
• relentless
• steady
• dedicated
• pertinacious
• loyal
• constant
• true
• adamant
• faithful
• staunch
• willful
• positive
• obstinate
• resolved
• devoted
• resistant
• good
• unyielding
• hard
• hardened
• sure
• certain
• implacable
• obdurate
• firm
• unfaltering
• hardheaded
• assured
• unhesitating
• mulish
• intent
• headstrong
• peevish
• single-minded
• unregenerate
• indomitable
• unwavering
• wayward
• opinionated
• bullheaded
• unconquerable
• pigheaded
• perverse
• unflinching
• unrelenting
• indurate
• unbending
• wrongheaded
• hell-bent
• self-willed
• stern
• stiff-necked
• inflexible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yielding
• surrendering
• quitting
• faltering
• hesitant
• irresolute
• treacherous
• disloyal
• faithless
• hesitating
• wavering
• false
• fickle
• perfidious
• inconstant
• vacillating
• traitorous

persevering

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verb (2)

present participle of persevere

as in persisting

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

• persisting
• carrying on
• hanging in there
• gutting it out
• hanging on
• following through (with)
• keeping up
• digging in
• knuckling down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quitting
• submitting
• giving up
• yielding
• bowing
• knocking off
• surrendering
• succumbing
• giving in
• faltering
• hesitating
• wavering
• vacillating
• wobbling
• hanging back
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persevere

Verb

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

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

Verb

According to league and team sources, the Knicks have not engaged in any discussions about a possible Towns trade this season and plan on persevering with him during this challenging time. — Sam Amick, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026

Simply raising payroll taxes would send exactly the wrong message to employers persevering and deciding whether to grow jobs or invest in California. — Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026