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I am not driven by any bitterness by what happened in Athens. I learnt a lot of lessons from it and probably came through it a stronger person in the end. There have been a lot of near misses, and that's taught me to keep persevering and that there is a chance it can come right.
Paula Radcliffe

Meaning of "persevering" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PERSEVERING

persevering  [ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERSEVERING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Persevering is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PERSEVERING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of persevering in the English dictionary

The definition of persevering in the dictionary is not inclined to give up.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERSEVERING


admiring
ədˈmaɪərɪŋ
aspiring
əˈspaɪərɪŋ
bioengineering
ˌbaɪəʊˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ
cheering
ˈtʃɪərɪŋ
clearing
ˈklɪərɪŋ
endearing
ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ
engineering
ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ
firing
ˈfaɪərɪŋ
gearing
ˈɡɪərɪŋ
hearing
ˈhɪərɪŋ
inspiring
ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ
interfering
ˌɪntəˈfɪərɪŋ
layering
ˈleɪərɪŋ
mountaineering
ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪərɪŋ
pioneering
ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ
retiring
rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ
shearing
ˈʃɪərɪŋ
steering
ˈstɪərɪŋ
tiring
ˈtaɪərɪŋ
wiring
ˈwaɪərɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERSEVERING

persecutee
persecution
persecution complex
persecutive
persecutor
persecutory
Persei
Perseid
perseity
Persephone
Persepolis
Perseus
perseverance
perseverant
perseverate
perseveration
perseverative
perseverator
persevere
perseveringly

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERSEVERING

bring
catering
civil engineering
considering
covering
electrical engineering
empowering
fingering
flowering
gathering
hovering
lowering
mechanical engineering
offering
ordering
recovering
rendering
suffering
wandering
watering
wondering

Synonyms and antonyms of persevering in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PERSEVERING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «persevering» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of persevering

Translation of «persevering» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERSEVERING

Find out the translation of persevering to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of persevering from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «persevering» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

怎奈
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perseverante
570 millions of speakers

English

persevering
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ज़बरदस्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المثابرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

настойчивая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

perseverante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অধ্যবসায়ী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

persévérant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tekun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ausdauernd
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

粘り強い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인내
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sabar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không dời đổi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விடா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खंबीर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

azmeden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

perseverante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wytrwała
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наполеглива
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

perseverent
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιμονή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

volhard
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ihärdig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

utholdende
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERSEVERING»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERSEVERING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about persevering

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7 QUOTES WITH «PERSEVERING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word persevering.
1
Lynn Davies
It's perseverance that's the key. It's persevering for long enough to achieve your potential.
2
Emun Elliott
As an actor, you have to get used to being told no, develop a thick skin, and just keep persevering.
3
Vera Farmiga
I am drawn to intimate, often uncomfortable portraits of a woman persevering and awakening.
4
Frederick the Great
It seems to me that man is made to act rather than to know: the principles of things escape our most persevering researches.
5
William Godwin
The execution of any thing considerable implies in the first place previous persevering meditation.
6
Richard Holbrooke
I still believe in the possibility of the United States, with all its will and all its strength, and I don't just mean military, persevering against any challenge. I still believe in that.
7
Paula Radcliffe
I am not driven by any bitterness by what happened in Athens. I learnt a lot of lessons from it and probably came through it a stronger person in the end. There have been a lot of near misses, and that's taught me to keep persevering and that there is a chance it can come right.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERSEVERING»

Discover the use of persevering in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to persevering and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pronouncing and Persevering: Gender and the Discourses of ...
Pronouncing and Persevering focuses closely on the language used in disputes, particularly how men and women narrate their claims and how their speech shapes and is shaped by gender hierarchy in postcolonial Swahili society.
Susan F. Hirsch, 1998
2
Persevering
Persevering explores the thoughts and conflicts of someone with a chronic illness who also happens to be a Christian and works for one of the largest Christian organizations in the world.
Jeff Helms, 2009
3
Persevering: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Love is the offspring of spiritual affinity and unless that affinity is created in a moment, it will not be created for years or even generations.ndash;Kahlil GibranPerseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard ...
‎2008
4
From Pioneering to Persevering: Family Farming in Indiana to ...
When people talk about supporting family farming, as Salstrom notes, the issue is a societal one with a greater population involved than just the farmers themselves.
Paul Salstrom, 2007
5
Persevering in Ministry: Pastors Tell Their Stories
A collection of narratives written by ten pastors who share a personal ministry experince.
Joel Edward Kok, 2004
6
Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back: Persevering Through ...
Three Steps Forward, Two Steps back is just that--practical, proven ways to cope with fear, stress, misunderstanding, inferiority, personal loss, anger, and temptation.
Charles R. Swindoll, 1985
7
Holding Serve: Persevering On and Off the Court
Michael also shares the story of how he became a Christian and the central role his faith has played in his achievements.
Michael Chang, 2002
8
Persevering Faith
You'll be amazed when you read about some of the most terrifying and nerve-wracking moments of one man's life. Join author Jeffrey Stone as he recalls the moments that have defined his character, through the eyes of protagonist Jack Stokes.
Jeffrey Stone, 2013
9
The case of the persevering Maltese: collected essays
A companion to last season's The Human Country: New and Collected Stories, this volume collects all of Harry Mathews's nonfiction.
Harry Mathews, 2003
10
Churchill on courage: timeless wisdom for persevering
Talbott has extracted Churchil's most poignant quotes and collected them in this handy resource for leaders and managers and all who need to summon the spirit of courage.
Frederick Talbott, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERSEVERING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term persevering is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Kyle Busch sweeps the weekend, wins Brickyard 400
But to get me back as quickly as He did and just persevering through all of that and to make up that deficit. We're still continuing on. We can still ... «Motorsport.com, Jul 15»
2
Helping Hands
The youth were also exposed to a level of urban poverty they were unfamiliar with, and the persevering attitudes of Detroit's residents. “A lot of ... «Yankton Daily Press, Jul 15»
3
Charles Murray's Prescription for American Government
Should this happen, and should the government choose to react by persevering in the manner to which it has become accustomed, it will more ... «National Review Online, Jul 15»
4
Old-time Missoulian reporter Will Cave's articles explain Montana …
... his accomplishments he found little favor with the fair sex, though persevering in his adventures. His bosom friends was his cousin, the fox,. «The Missoulian, Jul 15»
5
NATIVE SON: Mejia has matured over his four years playing for Gold …
... really teach you the mental side of baseball, learning how to deal with failure and persevering through those types of situations," Mejia said. «Appeal-Democrat, Jul 15»
6
Your High and Noble Calling
Thank you for persevering in the job search. And you can persevere. Because you know that one day, when you receive keys to your classroom ... «Education Week, Jul 15»
7
The Tilehurst End Crystal Ball 2015 - Part 2
His chested pass in the U21 final against Man City is proof alone that he is a talent worth persevering with. Prediction: Lower Championship ... «The Tilehurst End, Jul 15»
8
All Blacks come from behind to beat South Africa
"We kept persevering when behind and took our opportunities when they came," said McCaw, who needs one more cap to equal the world ... «Rugbyweek.com, Jul 15»
9
Here's an educationist for whom life's been a stage
In life too, Kamat has been as persevering as in his career on stage. After failing his BSc exam at Margao's Chowgule College, he joined as a ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
10
Woman Ditches Shampoo and Reaches for Vinegar
My hair was “smelly and horrible,” but after persevering she was so happy with the results she now washes her two daughters' hair using the ... «CDA News, Jul 15»

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