persist


Definition: Meaning of, persist in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəˈsɪst /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
persist persisted persisted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
persisting persists
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to continue to do something, although this is difficult, or other people oppose it
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  2. [intransitive] if something bad persists, it continues to exist or happen
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persist used in phrases

  • persist in (verb)
    1. do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
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