persist

verb

per·sist pər-ˈsist How to pronounce persist (audio)

-ˈzist

persisted; persisting; persists

intransitive verb

: to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning

obsolete : to remain unchanged or fixed in a specified character, condition, or position

: to be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (such as a question or an opinion)

: to continue to exist especially past a usual, expected, or normal time

persister noun

Example Sentences

She had turned him down for a date before, but he persisted and asked her again. The reporter persisted with his questioning. If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished. Must you persist in making that noise? If the pain persists, see a doctor. Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now. Rumors persist that they are dating. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Life-threatening & catastrophic flooding continues for #PuertoRico due to heavy rains from Fiona's outer bands, expected to persist through the afternoon.

Hurricaine Fiona, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2022 The Northwest should brace for another year of La Niña as the stubborn climate pattern in the tropical Pacific is expected to persist for a third consecutive year, forecasters say.

Wire Reports, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 Californians should brace for another year of La Niña as the stubborn climate pattern in the tropical Pacific is expected to persist for a third consecutive year, forecasters say.

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The threat of blackouts is expected to persist in California for at least the next few years, as the state works to shore up its power systems.

Erica Werner, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 However, sagging demand is only expected to persist into 2023, according to research firm IDC.

Michael Kan, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 In New Jersey, the unsettled weather that impacted roads was expected to persist into early Tuesday along the Eastern Seaboard.

Editors, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 The scorching temperatures are expected to persist in many of the same areas on Sunday.

Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2022 Pila Malolo, planning operations section chief on the fire, said in a Facebook video update that hot, dry conditions were expected to persist Sunday.

Noah Berger, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

persist

verb

as in to persevere

to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted

Synonyms & Similar Words

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persevere
gut it out
hang in there
carry on
hang on
knuckle down
keep up
dig in
follow through (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

quit
give up
submit
succumb
yield
knock off
surrender
hesitate
falter
vacillate
bow
waver
hang back
wobble
give in
wabble
shilly-shally

as in to remain

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state my headache persisted for almost the entire day

Synonyms & Similar Words

remain
continue
last
endure
survive
linger
stay
prevail
abide
perdure
bide
hold on
run on
keep up
stick around
tarry
hold up
carry through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

cease
stop
die
conclude
pass
terminate
quit
discontinue
expire
finish
end
close
desist
subside
wind up
lapse
die (down)
abate
moderate
leave off
wane
ebb
let up

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of persist are abide, continue, endure, and last. While all these words mean "to exist over a period of time or indefinitely," persist suggests outlasting the normal or appointed time and often connotes obstinacy or doggedness.

the sense of guilt persisted

The meanings of abide and persist largely overlap; however, abide implies stable and constant existing especially as opposed to mutability.

a love that abides through 40 years of marriage

While the synonyms continue and persist are close in meaning, continue applies to a process going on without ending.

the search for peace will continue

The words endure and persist can be used in similar contexts, but endure adds an implication of resisting destructive forces or agencies.

in spite of everything, her faith endured

The synonyms last and persist are sometimes interchangeable, but last, especially when unqualified, may stress existing beyond what is normal or expected.

buy shoes that will last

单词	persist
释义	persist verb per·sist pər-ˈsist -ˈzist persisted; persisting; persists intransitive verb 1 : to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning 2 obsolete : to remain unchanged or fixed in a specified character, condition, or position 3 : to be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (such as a question or an opinion) 4 : to continue to exist especially past a usual, expected, or normal time persister noun Synonyms carry on persevere See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She had turned him down for a date before, but he persisted and asked her again. The reporter persisted with his questioning. If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished. Must you persist in making that noise? If the pain persists, see a doctor. Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now. Rumors persist that they are dating. See More Recent Examples on the Web Life-threatening & catastrophic flooding continues for #PuertoRico due to heavy rains from Fiona's outer bands, expected to persist through the afternoon. Hurricaine Fiona, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2022 The Northwest should brace for another year of La Niña as the stubborn climate pattern in the tropical Pacific is expected to persist for a third consecutive year, forecasters say. Wire Reports, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2022 Californians should brace for another year of La Niña as the stubborn climate pattern in the tropical Pacific is expected to persist for a third consecutive year, forecasters say. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The threat of blackouts is expected to persist in California for at least the next few years, as the state works to shore up its power systems. Erica Werner, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 However, sagging demand is only expected to persist into 2023, according to research firm IDC. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 In New Jersey, the unsettled weather that impacted roads was expected to persist into early Tuesday along the Eastern Seaboard. Editors, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 The scorching temperatures are expected to persist in many of the same areas on Sunday. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2022 Pila Malolo, planning operations section chief on the fire, said in a Facebook video update that hot, dry conditions were expected to persist Sunday. Noah Berger, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French persister, from Latin persistere, from per- + sistere to take a stand, stand firm; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand First Known Use 1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition persist verb per·sist pər-ˈsist persisted; persisting 1 : to keep on doing or saying something : continue stubbornly The reporter persisted with questions. 2 : to last on and on : continue to exist or occur Rain persisted for days. persist verb 1 as in to persevere to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance persevere gut it out hang in there carry on hang on knuckle down keep up dig in follow through (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms quit give up submit succumb yield knock off surrender hesitate falter vacillate bow waver hang back wobble give in wabble shilly-shally See More 2 as in to remain to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state my headache persisted for almost the entire day Synonyms & Similar Words remain continue last endure survive linger stay prevail abide perdure bide hold on run on keep up stick around tarry hold up carry through Antonyms & Near Antonyms cease stop die conclude pass terminate quit discontinue expire finish end close desist subside wind up lapse die (down) abate moderate leave off wane ebb let up See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of persist are abide, continue, endure, and last. While all these words mean "to exist over a period of time or indefinitely," persist suggests outlasting the normal or appointed time and often connotes obstinacy or doggedness. the sense of guilt persisted The meanings of abide and persist largely overlap; however, abide implies stable and constant existing especially as opposed to mutability. a love that abides through 40 years of marriage While the synonyms continue and persist are close in meaning, continue applies to a process going on without ending. the search for peace will continue The words endure and persist can be used in similar contexts, but endure adds an implication of resisting destructive forces or agencies. in spite of everything, her faith endured The synonyms last and persist are sometimes interchangeable, but last, especially when unqualified, may stress existing beyond what is normal or expected. buy shoes that will last
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