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- pronunciation:
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sIst
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
persists, persisting, persisted |
| definition: |
to continue or keep doing something in a firm, steady way.
Freezing weather persisted for several weeks.Ruth persisted in her job search.
- synonyms:
- last
- similar words:
- remain, stay
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| related words: |
continue, exist, last, survive |
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| derivation: |
persister (n.) |
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