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continue

[kuhn-tin-yoo] / kənˈtɪn yu /
VERB
persist, carry on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance carry on carry over endure extend go on last linger maintain persist progress promote pursue reach remain stay survive sustain
STRONG
abide lengthen loiter outlast outlive persevere project prolong rest ride stand uphold
WEAK
draw out forge ahead get on with it hang in keep at keep on keep on truckin' keep the ball rolling keep up live on make headway move ahead never cease perdure persist in press on push on run on stay on stick at stick to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease condemn decrease depart discontinue go halt ignore leave retreat retrogress stop take back
STRONG
abbreviate move quit refuse reject shorten
WEAK
complete desist end finish
VERB
begin again; resume
Synonyms
STRONGEST
proceed renew restore return to
STRONG
recapitulate recommence reestablish reinstate reopen restart
WEAK
begin over begin where one left off go on with pick up reinstitute take up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt stop
WEAK
cease complete desist discontinue end finish

Example Sentences

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Partnership has worked closely with that optometrist to ensure they continue accepting Medi-Cal patients, Turnipseed said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“This is not unusual and, overall, central banks have been and will continue to be net buyers of gold.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

He said he wanted "to continue to build on our great legacy on and off the pitch for our fans, our players, coaches and staff, and our community".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Management expects innovative drugs will continue to drive resilient revenue growth with double-digit expansion for drug sales and business development income in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I’ve promised myself that I’m going to fill up this sketchbook, continue to build my portfolio, keep working to improve my craft.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.