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persevere

per.se.vere \-'vi(*)r\ vi [ME perseveren, fr. MF perseverer, fr. L 
   perseverare, fr. ]per- through + severus severe : to persist in a state, 
   enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counter i nfluences, opposition, or 
   discouragement