Synonyms of persevere

persevere

verb

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
• succumb
• yield
• surrender
• knock off
• bow
• hesitate
• falter
• give in
• waver
• vacillate
• hang back
• wobble
• wabble
• shilly-shally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persevere

According to research, optimistic individuals are more likely to persevere in the face of challenges, achieve their goals, and enjoy better overall health and well-being. —Amy Blankson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

The Chiefs persevered, advancing to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game — with six of those coming in Kansas City. —Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025

Aside from stats, what makes Hughes so underrated on the market here is his leadership qualities persevering through insidious negativity that's impacted the locker room. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

This team also persevered as fires ravaged homes in Los Angeles. —Chris Branch, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025