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Learn “Persevere”

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Persevere

verb/pur-suh-VEER/

Meaning

To keep trying hard even when something is difficult.

In context

Even after falling twice, he persevered and finished the race.

Remember it

Per- (through) plus 'severe' (hard), you push THROUGH the hard times.

Use it well

Use for pushing on through difficulty; often 'persevere with' a task.