Definitions

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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This may help explain why the system has persisted over long evolutionary timescales.

From Science Daily

What’s surprising is that the bias against FHA borrowers has persisted even in today’s buyer’s market, when desperate sellers are offering discounts and other incentives to close the deal.

From MarketWatch

Although Oracle management emphasized the company’s financial health on its earnings call, shares of Oracle fell as much as 12% after the closing bell Wednesday, as concerns about its financing strategy persisted.

From MarketWatch

When the fistfuls of hair persisted, I tore through Los Angeles for someone, anyone, who could tell me why this was happening and how to make it stop.

From Los Angeles Times