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Meaning of the word persist in English

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persist

US /pɚˈsɪst/
UK /pɚˈsɪst/
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Verb

1.

continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

Example:
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If you persist, you will eventually succeed.
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She decided to persist with her studies despite the challenges.
Synonym:
perseverecontinueinsiststand firmremainendurelastlingerabidecarry on
2.

(of a condition or feeling) continue to exist; be prolonged

Example:
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The cold weather is expected to persist for another week.
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The pain in his leg continued to persist despite medication.
Synonym:
continueremainendurelastlingerabidecarry on
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