intr.v., -vered, -ver·ing, -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 persevērāre, from persevērus, very serious : per-, per- + sevērus, severe.]
perseveringly per'se·ver'ing·ly adv.
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