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- [pur-suh-veer]
- /ˌpɜr səˈvɪər/
- /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪər/
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- [pur-suh-veer]
- /ˌpɜr səˈvɪər/
Definitions of persevered word
- verb without object persevered to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly. 1
- verb without object persevered to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist. 1
- verb with object persevered to bolster, sustain, or uphold: unflagging faith that had persevered him. 1
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Origin of persevered
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English perseveren < Middle French perseverer < Latin persevērāre to persist, derivative of persevērus very strict. See per-, severe
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Parts of speech for Persevered
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persevered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb persevered
- fought — simple past tense and past participle of fight.
Antonyms for persevered
verb persevered
- ceased — to stop; discontinue: Not all medieval beliefs have ceased to exist.
- defected — a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection: a defect in an argument; a defect in a machine.
- desisted — to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop.
- gotten — a past participle of get.
- hesitated — to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination: She hesitated to take the job.
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