per·se·vere (pûr s -vîr )intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement. [Middle English perseveren, from Old French perseverer, from Latin persev  r re, from persevrus, very serious : per-, per- + sevrus, severe; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]per se·vering·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | persevering - quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness; "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business" patient - enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient" |
Translations
persevering [ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərɪŋ] adj → perseverante, assiduo/a
persevering [ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərɪŋ] adj → perseverante, assiduo/a
persevering [ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərɪŋ] adj → perseverante, assiduo/a
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