Meaning of the word perpetuate in English

What does perpetuate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

perpetuate

US /pɚˈpetʃ.u.eɪt/
UK /pəˈpetʃ.u.eɪt/

Verb

to make something continue indefinitely

Example:
The government's policies seem to perpetuate poverty.
He tried to perpetuate the myth that he was a self-made man.