persisted

[per-sis-tid, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs tɪd, -ˈzɪs- /

VERB

carry on, carry through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue endure go on linger persevere prevail pursue recur remain

STRONG

abide grind insist last obtain perseverate repeat strive

WEAK

be resolute be stubborn follow through follow up go all the way go the limit hold on keep up leave no stone unturned perdure see through stick it out stick to guns tough it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue give up go halt leave stop

STRONG

forget

WEAK

quit

Example Sentences

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Yet the theme of human sacrifice persisted as a subject for deep rumination even after advances in science, industry and wealth insulated the West’s creative classes from ancient and medieval rites.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its reservoirs have dropped dramatically as drought has persisted and water use has outstripped the shrinking supply.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in the harshest seasons of repression, a quiet generosity persisted.

From Salon

Those calls persisted for about half an hour and then went silent, Tangney said.

From BBC

Tuesday’s gold and silver highs represent a sustained rally that has persisted from 2025, driven by a mix of geopolitical tension and strong investor demand.

From Barron's