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persevere

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/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/ · per-se-vere

To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success.

Meanings

verbformal

To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success.

ایک عمل کو جاری رکھنا، چاہے مشکل کا سامنا ہو یا کامیابی کی کوئی علامت نہ ہو۔

صبر کرنا

sabr karna

Formal: طاقت سے جاری رکھنا

Synonyms

persistendurestay the courseتحمل کرنارہنابرقرار رکھنا

Antonyms

give upquitsurrenderہار مانناچھوڑ دیناسر جھکانا

Common Collocations

  • persevere through challenges
  • persevere in efforts
  • persevere with determination

Example Sentences

Despite the setbacks, she decided to persevere and achieve her goals.

رکاوٹوں کے باوجود، اس نے فیصلہ کیا کہ وہ صبر کرے گی اور اپنے مقاصد حاصل کرے گی۔

Rakaawatoun ke bawajood, us ne faisla kiya ke woh sabr kare gi aur apne maqsad hasil kare gi.

To succeed in life, one must learn to persevere through difficulties.

زندگی میں کامیابی کے لیے، انسان کو مشکلات میں صبر کرنا سیکھنا چاہیے۔

Zindagi mein kamiyabi ke liye, insan ko mushkilat mein sabr karna seekhna chahiye.

He will persevere until he reaches his full potential.

وہ اپنے مکمل صلاحیت تک پہنچنے تک صبر کرے گا۔

Woh apne mukammal salahiyat tak pahunchnay tak sabr kare ga.

Easily Confused With

perceive:While 'persevere' means to continue despite difficulties, 'perceive' refers to the ability to see or become aware of something.

Word Family

perseverance
nounاستقامت
perseverant
adjectiveمستقیم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Pursed lips and a determined heart help you 'persevere' through tough times.

Imagine climbing a steep mountain, where every step forward represents perseverance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وادیِ سکوت میں جو یے پانی کہی ہے، صبر کی چاہت میں کلامی ہے ہر ایک کی کہی ہے۔

Wadi-e-Sukut mein jo yeh paani kahi hai, Sabr ki chahat mein kalami hai har aik ki kahi hai.

In the valley of silence, this water whispers, Every soul speaks in the desire of patience.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

صبر کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے

sabr ka phal meetha hota hai

The fruit of patience is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "perseverare" — to persist, to continue steadfastly

First known use: 14th century

The word 'persevere' has its roots in the Latin word 'perseverare', which means to persist or to continue steadfastly in an endeavor despite difficulty or delay. It has evolved to signify enduring hardships with determination.