persevere

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Persevere' is when you keep going or continue to do something even when it's hard or you face things that try to stop you. It's like keeping on with your work, even when it's tough.

Examples in Different Contexts

In entrepreneurship, 'persevere' is key. A startup founder might say, 'Despite initial setbacks, we persevered and finally secured our first major client.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The critique for our new artwork series has been quite harsh. It's always hard when initial reactions don't meet expectations.

Response:

Even with the critique, we should persevere, potentially using the feedback to improve our art.

Tech

Scenario:

The bug count in the new release is higher than usual. It's essential we hang tough and resolve these issues to maintain the product quality.

Response:

Yes, the bugs troubled us but we persevere in fixing them regardless.