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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Rather than pointing to a sudden societal breakdown, the findings suggest that Rapanui communities adapted and persisted despite severe and lasting climate stress.

From Science Daily

Yet sales of knockoff versions of weight-loss drugs have persisted due to the loophole that allows personalized versions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said it severed ties with China in late 2023, but concerns persisted.

From The Wall Street Journal

But O'Donnell persisted, offering to run fundraisers for the village and telling the board that the broader community will want to help.

From BBC

The law will erase an ambiguity that has persisted despite there being no explicit mention of "conjugal duty" in any legal text.

From BBC