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- Dictionarypersist/pəˈsɪst/
verb
- 1. continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition: "the minority of drivers who persist in drinking" Similar Opposite
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to continue to exist past the usual time, or to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition: If the pain persists, consult a doctor. Although the meeting had ended, she persisted in trying to question the mayor.
The meaning of PERSIST is to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning. How to use persist in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Persist.
1. verb. If something undesirable persists, it continues to exist. Contact your doctor if the cough persists. [VERB] These problems persisted for much of the decade. [VERB] 2. verb. If you persist in doing something, you continue to do it, even though it is difficult or other people are against it.
to continue to exist past the usual time, or to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition: If the pain persists, consult a doctor. Although the meeting had ended, she persisted in trying to question the mayor.
verb. /pəˈsɪst/ /pərˈsɪst/ Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable. persist in doing something Why do you persist in blaming yourself for what happened? persist in something She persisted in her search for the truth.
1. to continue steadily or firmly in some state, purpose, or course of action, in spite of opposition or criticism. 2. to last or endure tenaciously: The legend of King Arthur has persisted for nearly fifteen centuries. 3. to be insistent in a statement, request, or question.
When someone persists they keep going or hang on. If you want to finish a marathon, you have to persist and keep running, no matter how many blisters you have.
PERSIST definition: 1. If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist: 2. to continue to do…. Learn more.
Persist definition: to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.. See examples of PERSIST used in a sentence.
Definition of persist verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
