persist
/pɚˈsɪst/
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Type
Verb
Meaning
To continue firmly in a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or warning.
She persisted with her research even when early experiments failed to yield results.
Why do you persist in asking questions that have already been answered?
To continue to exist or endure over an extended period.
If the symptoms persist for more than a few days, call your doctor.
Doubts persisted among the staff long after the new director took office.
Collocations
- persist in
- persist with
- symptoms persist
- problems persist
- rumors persist