Persist vs. Persevere
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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 questionsPersistverb
(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 enduresPersistverb
be persistent, refuse to stop;
he persisted to call me every nightThe child persisted and kept asking questionsPersistverb
stay behind;
The smell stayed in the roomThe hostility remained long after they made up
