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Meaning of persisted
The primary meaning of "persisted" is to continue to do something or exist in a particular state, even when it is difficult or uncomfortable.
Etymology of persisted
The word "persisted" comes from the Latin words "per" meaning "through" or "thoroughly", and "sistere" meaning "to stand" or "to cause to stand"
The Latin word "persistere" meant "to stand firm" or "to continue", and this sense has been carried forward into the English language
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of continuing or remaining in a particular state or activity
Synonyms
continued
remained
stayed
endured
lasted
carried on
kept on
went on
sustained
maintained
persevered
insisted
stayed with
stuck with
hung in
held on
kept going
pushed on
struggled on
plodded on
plugged away
kept at
stayed at
continued to
remained in
stayed in
endured through
Definitions
- To continue to do something or to continue to exist, even when it is difficult or uncomfortable
- To carry on or continue an activity, effort, or endeavor, despite challenges or setbacks
- To remain in a particular state or condition, without changing or being changed
Usage Examples
- The team persisted in their efforts to win the game, despite being behind at halftime
- She persisted in her studies, even when she found the material difficult to understand
- The company persisted in its pursuit of innovation, investing heavily in research and development
Antonyms
stopped
ceased
ended
quit
gave up
abandoned
deserted
left
departed
relinquished
surrendered
yielded
faltered
failed
collapsed
crumbled
disbanded
dissolved
discontinued