perseveres Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to continue in a course of action despite difficulties. Example Sentence Billy perseveres in asking his parents for a dog. More Example Sentences They persevered and finished the race. Synonyms persist; endure; continue Antonyms quit; surrender; give up Hear It! Say It! Write It! perseveres Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: