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1. Quietly and steadily continuing a task despite any difficulties
   "a persevering worker"; "with persevering industry she revived the failing business";
   - diligent, perseverant

1. Be persistent, refuse to stop
   "he persevered to call me every night";
   - persist, hang in, hang on, hold on

See also: patient

Type of: bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold

Encyclopedia: Persevere