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perseverance [ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns] n
1. continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty; persistence 2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Christianity persistence in remaining in a state of grace until death perseverant adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
perseverance noun persistence, resolution, determination, dedication, stamina, endurance, tenacity, diligence, constancy, steadfastness, doggedness, purposefulness, pertinacity, indefatigability, sedulity Perseverance will pay off in the end. Quotations "If at first you don't succeed," "Try, try, try again" [William E. Hickson Try and Try Again] "The best way out is always through" [Robert Frost A Servant to Servants] Translations perseverance How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| If a woman may ever be said to be in safety from the determined Perseverance of disagreeable Lovers and the cruel Persecutions of obstinate Fathers, surely it must be at such a time of Life. An ancient Hawaiian war-club or spear-paddle, in its full multiplicity and elaboration of carving, is as great a trophy of human perseverance as a Latin lexicon. By truly heroic perseverance I finally forced myself to write the daily thousand words without the spur of John Barleycorn. |
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