(a) To continue; persevere; remain steadfast or constant; ~ in, to continue or be steadfast in (a state, course of action, etc.); thei han persevered mi pacience, ?they have remained steadfast with me; ppl. persevering, persistent; (b) to continue (to do sth.); (c) to continue faithfully as (a person's spouse or liege); (d) to continue to hold ground, be steadfast in battle; (e) to continue in life, endure; (f) to persevere in grace or righteousness; (g) to continue in kingship; ~ in empire, continue as emperor.