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continue steadfastly
[kənˈtɪnjuː ˈstɛdfəstli]
verb phrase
continuar firmemente
1.
to persist in a course of action with unwavering determination and resolve
Despite the challenges, she continued steadfastly with her studies.
Apesar dos desafios, ela continuou firmemente com seus estudos.
2.
to maintain a commitment or belief without wavering or abandoning one's position
The activists continued steadfastly in their fight for justice.
Os ativistas continuaram firmemente na luta pela justiça.
Synonyms
persist resolutely
persevere determinedly
maintain steadily
push forward relentlessly
hold the course
Antonyms
abandon
give up
waver
vacillate
surrender
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
continuar firmemente
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
continuar na luta
colloquial variation emphasizing struggle
São Paulo
prosseguir com determinação
formal business context
Portugal
prosseguir inabalável
more literary usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
stay the course
hold steady
keep the faith
stand one's ground
not budge an inch
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