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persist

verb

per·​sist pər-ˈsist How to pronounce persist (audio) -ˈzist How to pronounce persist (audio)
persisted; persisting; persists

intransitive verb

1
: to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
2
obsolete : to remain unchanged or fixed in a specified character, condition, or position
3
: to be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (such as a question or an opinion)
4
: to continue to exist especially past a usual, expected, or normal time
persister noun

Synonyms

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continue, last, endure, abide, persist mean to exist over a period of time or indefinitely.

continue applies to a process going on without ending.

the search for peace will continue

last, especially when unqualified, may stress existing beyond what is normal or expected.

buy shoes that will last

endure adds an implication of resisting destructive forces or agencies.

in spite of everything, her faith endured

abide implies stable and constant existing especially as opposed to mutability.

a love that abides through 40 years of marriage

persist suggests outlasting the normal or appointed time and often connotes obstinacy or doggedness.

the sense of guilt persisted

Example Sentences

She had turned him down for a date before, but he persisted and asked her again. The reporter persisted with his questioning. If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished. Must you persist in making that noise? If the pain persists, see a doctor. Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now. Rumors persist that they are dating. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Life-threatening & catastrophic flooding continues for #PuertoRico due to heavy rains from Fiona's outer bands, expected to persist through the afternoon. Hurricaine Fiona, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2022 The Northwest should brace for another year of La Niña as the stubborn climate pattern in the tropical Pacific is expected to persist for a third consecutive year, forecasters say. Wire Reports, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 Californians should brace for another year of La Niña as the stubborn climate pattern in the tropical Pacific is expected to persist for a third consecutive year, forecasters say. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The threat of blackouts is expected to persist in California for at least the next few years, as the state works to shore up its power systems. Erica Werner, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 However, sagging demand is only expected to persist into 2023, according to research firm IDC. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 In New Jersey, the unsettled weather that impacted roads was expected to persist into early Tuesday along the Eastern Seaboard. Editors, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 The scorching temperatures are expected to persist in many of the same areas on Sunday. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2022 Pila Malolo, planning operations section chief on the fire, said in a Facebook video update that hot, dry conditions were expected to persist Sunday. Noah Berger, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French persister, from Latin persistere, from per- + sistere to take a stand, stand firm; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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