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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Cooperation emerged and persisted because cooperative groups were more fit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economists say higher energy prices would only add a few tenths to the rate of U.S. inflation — and only if they persisted well beyond the immediate clash.

From MarketWatch

But as February became March, the nagging uncertainty Rachel had introduced into my relationship with Traveler persisted.

From Literature

The rumor persisted: Jayson Tatum would play basketball for the Boston Celtics Sunday night.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since then, however, the struggles of the second seat driver have persisted, and Perez eventually left the team at the end of 2024.

From BBC