persist

[per-sist, -zist] / pərˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst /

VERB

carry on, carry through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

carry on carry over 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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“A stock overhang could persist as these matters are resolved in coming years,” Blackledge added.

From Barron's

Cutting rates to support growth could allow price pressures to persist.

From Barron's

RBA communication will be closely watched, particularly if the Iran conflict persists and global growth slows.

From The Wall Street Journal

The lender’s so-called Unite program is on time and on budget but Lyons points out that, with work to do, material execution risks persist.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A relatively brief closure could disrupt an entire growing season, with food security consequences that persist long after the strait reopens," according to researchers at the Kiel Institute.

From BBC

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