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persist

per·sist

persist

 
 
pronunciation:
pr sIst
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: persists, persisting, persisted
definition 1: to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening.
Freezing weather persisted for several weeks.
 
synonyms:
last
similar words:
abide, endure, hold, hold out, linger, remain, stay, stick
definition 2: to continue in a course of action or hold on to a belief in a firm, steady way.
My mother persisted in refusing to let me go.She persists in believing in creatures from outer space.
synonyms:
continue
antonyms:
give up
similar words:
hold out, keep, stick
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derivation: persister (n.)
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