persevere

1. (intransitive) To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.Examples: "I will persevere in my course of loyalty, though the conflict be sore between that and my blood."; "Sir Walter had sought the acquaintance, and though his overtures had not been met with any warmth, he had persevered in seeking it."; "He is a trifle discouraged, but he perseveres."intransitive

2. (intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To stay constant; to continue in a certain state; to remain.copulativeintransitiveobsolete