Antonyms for persevere

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pur-suh-veer

Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɜr səˈvɪər

Definition of persevere

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French perseverer "continue, persevere, endure" and directly from Latin perseverare "continue steadfastly, persist," from persevereus "very strict, earnest," from per- "very" (see per) + severus "strict" (see severity). Related: Persevered; persevering.

verb keep at; work hard

Example sentences :

It seemed, however, as if mysterious whispers encouraged her to persevere.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Overhears her brother and sister encourage Solmes to persevere in his address.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

While that hope is encouraged by so many worthy friends, I must persevere.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

He now stood obstinately resolved to persevere in his iniquity.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Persevere as you have begun, and, trust me, you will be happy.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

But while my strength lasts let us persevere, and I hope that you will persevere with your questions.
Extract from : « Cratylus » by Plato

And I must beg of you to persevere, that the true rule of human life may become manifest.
Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato

In many cases a direct encouragement to persevere in the good path.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

He will do more in the same time, he will do it better, he will persevere longer.
Extract from : « Educational Work of the Girl Scouts » by Louise Stevens Bryant

He 'll not persevere—he could not persevere—in his motion, if you send in your resignation.
Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for persevere

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