perpetuate — to make something continue indefinitely; to preserve from extinction
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something continue indefinitely; to preserve from extinction
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈpetʃuˌeɪt/
Korean meaning: 영속화시키다, 지속시키다, 영구히 계속되게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**페**추에이트
Example Sentences
- Social media can perpetuate the myth that everyone else's life is perfect.
- My grandmother perpetuates the family tradition of burning dinner every Christmas.
- This hiring practice perpetuates workplace inequality.
perpetuate
VERB//pərˈpetʃuˌeɪt//
to make something continue indefinitely; to preserve from extinction
Passing traditions to future generations
Per pet, you ate — feeding forever, perpetuate!
Graduates perpetuate wisdom, as knowledge continues to actuate!
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Origin
From Latin 'perpetuatus', the past participle of 'perpetuare', meaning 'to make perpetual or lasting'. This derives from 'perpetuus' meaning 'continuous' or 'eternal', which combines the prefix 'per-' (through) with 'petere' (to seek or go).
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📝Examples
“Social media can perpetuate the myth that everyone else's life is perfect.”
“My grandmother perpetuates the family tradition of burning dinner every Christmas.”
“This hiring practice perpetuates workplace inequality.”
“The school's zero-homework policy perpetuates my reputation as a genius student.”
“Educational reforms aim to break cycles that perpetuate poverty.”
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