persist

intransitive-verb
UK: /pəˈsɪst/
US: /pərˈsɪst/

  1. To continue to do something despite difficulty or opposition.

    1. I will persist with my studies.
    2. Even though it was hard, she had to persist in her efforts to succeed.

  2. To continue to exist or happen for a long time.

    1. The problem will persist if you don't fix it.
    2. If the symptoms persist, you should see a doctor for proper treatment.

Synonyms

continue endure remain insist persevere prevail
persist adjective

  1. Continuing for a long time, or difficult to stop or get rid of.

    1. It is a persist cough that is bothering me.
    2. The persist rumors continue to follow her despite all her denials.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "persist" in English means: To continue to do something despite difficulty or opposition., To continue to exist or happen for a long time..

The phonetic transcription of "persist" is /pəˈsɪst/ in British English and /pərˈsɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "persist": continue, endure, remain, insist, persevere, prevail.

Example usage of "persist": "I will persist with my studies.". More examples on the page.