See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. verb (used without object), persevered, persevering. 1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
The song 'Secret Agent Man' composed for Secret Agent (1964), can be also heard in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Spy Hard (1996), Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), Bowfinger (1999) and Company Man (2000) (instrumental version).
Paul Robeson's alterations to the song lyrics[edit] Beginning about 1938, and continuing on to the end of his career, Paul Robeson changed a few of the lyrics of Ol' Man River when singing it at recitals, though never in actual stage performances of Show Boat, and not in the 1936 film version.