(~s, persevering, ~d)
If you ~ with something, you keep trying to do it and do not give up, even though it is difficult.
...his ability to ~ despite obstacles and setbacks.
...a school with a reputation for persevering with difficult and disruptive children...
She ~d in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.
= persist
VERB: V, V with n, V prep
persevering
He is a persevering, approachable family man.
ADJ