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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persisted

But his love for reading persisted, and over the last decade he has been posting his own poems and essays on social media.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

According to his analysis, this group may have persisted for around 35 million years.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

The fire, however, was only 31% contained as of Monday, and was expected to continue to see flare-ups as hot and windy conditions persisted, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

But even if an A$8.50/GJ spot price persisted longer term, Amplitude’s base business would still be worth A$2.08/share, says Euroz Hartleys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

I brushed her head away, fearing infection, but she persisted.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen