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

单词	persisting
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. persisting 1 of 2 adjective as in persistent Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance persistent enduring abiding lifelong rooted entrenched fixed confirmed settled inveterate deep-rooted unchangeable immutable unalterable deep-seated inherent frozen set deep inculcated embedded chronic intrenched instilled firm intrinsic bred-in-the-bone hard-core implanted innate ingrained hard irradicable accustomed integral typical usual habitual imbedded inbred inborn hard-and-fast customary regular engrained natural Antonyms & Near Antonyms transient ephemeral temporary brief fleeting momentary interim provisional impermanent short-term short-lived See More persisting 2 of 2 verb present participle of persist 1 as in persevering to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted Synonyms & Similar Words persevering gutting it out hanging in there carrying on hanging on knuckling down keeping up digging in following through (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms quitting submitting yielding succumbing bowing surrendering knocking off faltering hesitating wavering vacillating giving in wobbling giving up hanging back wabbling shilly-shallying See More 2 as in continuing to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state my headache persisted for almost the entire day Synonyms & Similar Words continuing remaining lasting enduring lingering staying surviving abiding prevailing perduring holding on keeping up biding running on holding up tarrying sticking around carrying through Antonyms & Near Antonyms dying stopping passing ending closing finishing terminating concluding lapsing ceasing discontinuing expiring quitting desisting subsiding waning dying (down) moderating ebbing abating leaving off winding up letting up See More
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