Persist vs. Persevere

Persist vs. Persevere — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Persist and Persevere

Persistverb

(intransitive) To go on stubbornly or resolutely.

Persevereverb

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

Persistverb

(intransitive) To repeat an utterance.

Persevereverb

be persistent, refuse to stop;

he persisted to call me every nightThe child persisted and kept asking questions

Persistverb

(intransitive) To continue to exist.

Persistverb

To cause to persist; make permanent.

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Persistverb

continue to exist;

These stories die hardThe legend of Elvis endures

Persistverb

be persistent, refuse to stop;

he persisted to call me every nightThe child persisted and kept asking questions

Persistverb

stay behind;

The smell stayed in the roomThe hostility remained long after they made up