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persevere

/ˌpɜːrsɪˈvɪr/ /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

Meanings
verb
To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

Examples :

"Even though the math problems were hard, Maria decided to persevere until she understood them. "
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Related Words

Illustration distraction

distraction noun

/dɪsˈtɹækʃən/

Something that distracts.

"The loud music was a distraction during my homework. "

Illustration constant

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration steadfastly

steadfastly adverb

/ˈstɛdfæstli/ /ˈstɛdfɑːstli/

In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction

"He steadfastly refuses to go out with her."

Illustration difficulty

difficulty noun

/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

The state of being difficult, or hard to do.

"The difficulty of the math problem made it hard for many students to solve it. "

Illustration undertaking

undertaking verb

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/

To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

"My friend is undertaking a new project at work, researching a new software program. "

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obstacles noun

/ˈɑbstəkəlz/ /ˈɑbstɪkəlz/

Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

"A big obstacle to understanding the manual was that it had been poorly translated from the Japanese."

Illustration problems

problems noun

/ˈpɹɒbləmz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmz/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

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hindered verb

/ˈhɪndərd/ /ˈhɪndəd/

To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.

"A drought hinders the growth of plants."

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understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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continue noun

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.

"The game offered a "continue" option, allowing me to resume playing after I lost all my lives. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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discouragement noun

/dɪˈskʌrɪdʒmənt/ /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/

The loss of confidence or enthusiasm.

"The constant criticism from her peers caused a lot of discouragement, making her lose interest in her school project. "