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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The symptoms, which are indicative of a heart attack, persisted, but the seriousness of the situation did not properly register with him at the time.

From BBC

Its status among fans persisted through its long period of closure.

From BBC

Gold continued to hover around its record high and silver reached $75 an ounce for the first time, as US military and economic pressure on Venezuela persisted.

From Barron's

Nevertheless, we’ve both been amused over the years at how long the confusion has persisted, not only among strangers but also among people who have known us for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

The vacancy rates persisted despite targeted bonuses and wage increases that prison health workers received in contracts and under court order during the Newsom administration.

From Los Angeles Times