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

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

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But concerns over misuse of treaties to evade tax and litigations have persisted for years.

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"You persisted in having contact over a significant period even after your arrest."

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The former Bayer Leverkusen winger persisted to fire home from a narrow angle at the second attempt for just his second Bournemouth goal.

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