persevering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be persistent, refuse to stop
   persevere; hold on; hang on; hang in; persist.
   
   • he persisted to call me every night
   • The child persisted and kept asking questions
2. adjective satellite quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
   diligent.
   
   • a diligent (or patient) worker
   • with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business

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