persist

[per-sist, -zist] / pərˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst /

VERB

carry on, carry through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carry on carry over 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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But some things persist regardless of leadership - like its commitment to the NHS.

From BBC

It’s unclear how long TSA staffing shortages will persist.

From MarketWatch

Economists have warned that if they persist higher energy prices could trigger a fresh surge in inflation and slow economic growth.

From Barron's

Near collisions on runways at U.S. airports persist amid operating constraints and communication shortfalls.

From The Wall Street Journal