drive home vs persevere

drive home

verb
  • To push something into position completely by force. 

  • To emphasize (a point) with tangible or powerful demonstration. 

  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drive, home. 

persevere

verb
  • To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement. 

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