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- pronunciation:
- p
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sIst
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
persists, persisting, persisted |
definition 1: |
to endure or continue steadfastly, stubbornly, or tenaciously.
Freezing weather persisted for several weeks.
- synonyms:
- continue, last
- antonyms:
- forbear
- similar words:
- abide, carry, endure, hold, hold out, linger, remain, stay, stick
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definition 2: |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment; persevere.
Although under great pressure, some senators persisted in opposing the bill.Everyone told him the project was doomed to fail, but he persisted.- synonyms:
- continue, persevere
- antonyms:
- desist, give up
- similar words:
- hold, hold out, keep, push, stick
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definition 3: |
to pursue stubbornly or insistently a demand, line of questioning, or the like.
The witness appeared close to weeping, but the lawyer persisted.- similar words:
- insist
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related words: |
apply, continue, exist, hold, last, live, manage, obtain, prevail, proceed, rule, stand, stretch, survive |
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derivation: |
persister (n.) |
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