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perseverance
[ pur-suh-veer-uhns ]
noun
- steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
Synonyms: steadfastness, doggedness
- Theology. continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.
perseverance
/ ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns /
noun
- continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty; persistence
- Christianity persistence in remaining in a state of grace until death
Derived Forms
- ˌperseˈverant, adjective
Other Words From
- per·se·ver·ant adjective
- non·per·se·ver·ance noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of perseverance1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“This is what you call perseverance, ladies and gentlemen,” Greenfield said.
With a backbone of steel, she matched her husband in intelligence, perseverance, and strength of spirit.
The amount of discipline and perseverance that it takes to train for a fight is incredible.
One thinks of Viktor Frankl here—“What is to give light must endure burning”—and his philosophy of human perseverance.
This ties to me a long history and beautiful culture of accomplishment and perseverance.
She has an obstinacy and a perseverance in sticking at you that drive you almost wild, but make you learn "lots" in the end.
The students of the great Universities of Scotland offer, perhaps, the most striking proofs of perseverance to be found.
Lewis Hayden by perseverance, may yet become a very wealthy man.
There are many Mahomedans among the inhabitants, who surpass the Hindoos in industry and perseverance.
There is great perseverance, aye, moral courage of no mean order, in his survival in the movement.
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