perseverance
ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns
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Noun

characternot giving up even when things are hard or slow
  • Her perseverance helped her finish the race.
  • Perseverance is key to mastering a new skill.
  • His perseverance impressed all his teachers.
persistence tenacity
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Expressions with perseverance

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not give up and eventually achieve your goal
Perseverance pays off if you study every day.
demonstrating calm and persistent effort over time
He learned to play the piano with patience and perseverance.
Christian doctrine ensuring believers' ultimate salvation
The pastor explained the perseverance of the saints during the sermon.

Origin of perseverance

Latin, perseverare (persist) + -ance (action)

Terms with perseverance included in their meaning

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perseverance
continue struggling until a final outcome is reached
perseverance
continue to persist despite difficulties
perseverance
persist in an activity or task
perseverance
continue despite difficulties
perseverance
continue to smile despite difficulties
perseverance
complete a task or process despite challenges
perseverance
continue with determination despite challenges
perseverance
keep trying or not give up on something difficult

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  1. French:persévérance, ...
  2. German:Durchhaltevermögen, ...
  3. Italian:perseveranza, ...
  4. Spanish:perseverancia, ...
  5. Portuguese:perseverança, ...
  6. Chinese:毅力, ...
  7. Japanese:忍耐力, ...
  8. Arabic:مثابرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְמָדָה, ...
  10. Russian:упорство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наполегливість, ...
  12. Hindi:दृढ़ता, ...
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