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per·sist

persist

 
 
pronunciation:
pr 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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derivation: persister (n.)
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