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/
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.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
per- (through) + sist (stand/remain) + -ent (adjective suffix) = persist (to continue standing through/despite)
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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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