The difference between Persevere and Persist

When used as verbs, persevere means to persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement, whereas persist means to go on stubbornly or resolutely.

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  1. Persevere as a verb:

    To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

  1. Persist as a verb (intransitive):

    To go on stubbornly or resolutely.

  2. Persist as a verb (intransitive):

    To repeat an utterance.

  3. Persist as a verb (intransitive):

    To continue to exist.

  4. Persist as a verb (computing, transitive):

    To cause to persist; make permanent.

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