persist

/pə'sist/
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persist

The scientist persists in his experiment despite the initial failure.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To continue firmly or obstinately in a course of action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition: To refuse to stop or be changed.
    • To continue to exist; to endure: To last or remain, often for longer than expected.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • If you persist in this behavior, you will face consequences. (This shows continuing firmly in an action despite warning.)
    • The pain persisted for several days after the surgery. (This shows something continuing to exist over time.)
    • She persisted with her questions until she got a clear answer. (This shows refusing to stop an action.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to persist in (doing) something": To continue steadfastly in a course of action or behavior.
    • He persists in believing he is right, despite all evidence to the contrary.
  • "to persist with something": To continue to do something with determination.
    • The researcher persisted with the experiment despite numerous failures.
Variants and Related Words
  • Persistence (n): The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition; the continued existence of something.
    • Her persistence finally led to a breakthrough.
  • Persistent (adj): Continuing firmly or obstinately; enduring or long-lasting.
    • He is a very persistent salesman.
    • A persistent cough.
Synonyms
  • Persevere: To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.
  • Endure: To suffer patiently; to last or continue.
  • Continue: To keep happening or existing.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Persist" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically conveyed through prepositions like "in" or "with," as shown in the Advanced Usage section.)

Related Idioms
  • Die hard: (Of a belief, custom, or feeling) to be slow to disappear or change. This idiom is related to the "continue to exist" meaning of persist.
    • Old habits die hard. (Similar to: Old habits persist.)
persist

The scientist persists in his experiment despite the initial failure.

Verb
  1. stay behind
    • The smell stayed in the room
    • The hostility remained long after they made up
  2. be persistent, refuse to stop
    • he persisted to call me every night
    • The child persisted and kept asking questions
  3. continue to exist
    • These stories die hard
    • The legend of Elvis endures

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