persevere
/ˌpərsəˈvɪr/
per · se · vere
ˌpər · sə · ˈvɪr
English Definition
v. to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult
Significado en Español
perseverar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiên trì, bền bỉ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
per(always)+severe(severe) → persist even in harsh conditions, persevere.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for “persevere”?
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A
persist
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B
abandon
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C
despair
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D
hesitate
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A — persist.
“persevere” means v. to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult
Common questions about “persevere”
What does “persevere” mean?
persevere — v. to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult. In Chinese: 坚持不懈.
How do you pronounce “persevere”?
persevere is pronounced /ˌpərsəˈvɪr/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · se · vere.
Is “persevere” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. persevere appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “persevere”?
per(always)+severe(severe) → persist even in harsh conditions, persevere.
