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Meaning of persists in
to continue in a particular activity or situation
Etymology of persists in
The phrase "persists in" is derived from the verb "persist", which comes from the Latin "persistere", meaning "to continue obstinately", from "per-" (meaning "through") and "sistere" (meaning "to stand")
The verb "persist" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of continuing to do something or to exist, despite challenges or difficulties
Synonyms
continues in
remains in
stays in
endures in
lasts in
carries on in
keeps on in
goes on in
holds on in
clings to
adheres to
stays with
continues with
persists with
perseveres in
insists on
maintains in
sustains in
upholds in
keeps in
retains in
preserves in
conserves in
defends in
supports in
Definitions
- to continue to do something or to continue to exist, even when it is difficult or unpleasant
- * to refuse to stop or give up something, even when it is difficult or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The company persists in its efforts to develop new technologies, despite facing significant financial challenges
- * She persists in her belief that the project will be a success, even though many people have doubts
Antonyms
stops
ceases
quits
gives up
abandons
leaves
deserts
relinquishes
surrenders
yields
forsakes
drops
discontinues
halts
suspends
terminates
ends
finishes
completes