verb

persevere

per-suh-VEER/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

To keep trying despite difficulty, delay, or opposition.

The tired cyclist continues to persevere uphill through wind and rain.

Persevere: Black adult woman cyclist pushing uphill through wind and rain, determined but realistically tired expression, steep road winding toward sunlit crest.

Etymology

“Very” and “strict” originally expressed earnest firmness. The resulting verb meant to continue steadfastly, connecting that firmness of purpose with carrying on despite difficulty or discouragement.

In context

Islamic Educational Center of Orange County16:16

Then I come to the third type which is the most difficult. The most difficult to be patient and to persevere in the face of disobedience.

The Leader and The Virtue of Patience | Friday Sermon 4/2/21 | Dr. Sayed Mostafa Al-Qazwini

More examples

The hikers persevered through rain and exhaustion.
He learned to persevere when the first design failed.
Their coach praised the team for persevering after a poor start.

Forms

persevere · perseveres · persevered · persevering

perseverance noun — continued effort despite difficulty

Similar words

persist: Persist continues an action; persevere especially stresses effort despite difficulties.
endure: Endure bears hardship; persevere continues making an effort through it.