persist — to continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsɪst/
Korean meaning: 어려움이나 반대에도 불구하고 계속하다, 지속하다
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-시스트 (강세: 시스트)
Example Sentences
- My cat persists in knocking over my coffee mug every morning, as if it's her daily mission.
- If you persist in your studies, you will eventually see improvement.
- The rain persisted for three days, turning our camping trip into an indoor vacation.
persist
VERB//pərˈsɪst//
to continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition
She persisted despite many setbacks.
The tradition persisted for hundreds of years. (PERSEVERE + EXIST = PERSIST → to continue existing or keep going despite difficulty)
Persist through resistance, resist quitting, and insist on reaching your goal.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'persistere', composed of 'per-' (through) and 'sistere' (to stand/cause to stand). The word entered English in the 15th century with the meaning of continuing steadfastly despite obstacles.
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📝Examples
“My cat persists in knocking over my coffee mug every morning, as if it's her daily mission.”
“If you persist in your studies, you will eventually see improvement.”
“The rain persisted for three days, turning our camping trip into an indoor vacation.”
“Despite repeated failures, the inventor persisted with his experiments.”
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