2007-03-01 12:56:56 · 7 answers · asked by r c 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
per·se·vere (pûr'sə-vîr') pronunciation
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.]
2007-03-01 13:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
One of the seven modes. Its positive pole is persistence; its negative pole is immutability. In perseverance, one releases one's energy steadfastly.
a virtue, implies persistence, endurance, hardiness, fortitude, stamina, robustness and tolerance. It is constant persistence in a course of action, purpose, or state, steadfast pursuit of an aim, tenacious assiduity or endeavor, continuance in a state of grace leading finally to a state of glory. ...
2007-03-01 13:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by leahhy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's spelled perseverance. It means applying yourself diligently to some project or endeavor and following it through to completion.
2007-03-01 15:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to keep on keeping on; determination to never give up; hanging on with bulldog tenacity; synonymous with persistence.
2007-03-01 13:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bethany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not giving up, to continue.
2007-03-01 13:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by shendley04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sticking to your guns
2007-03-01 15:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by txmom81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT MEANS THAT U TRY AND TRY UNTIL U REACH UR GOAL EVEN IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
2007-03-01 13:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by SS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋