Definition of 'persist'

Verb

1. continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
      Synonyms: prevail die hard run endure
2. be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
      Synonyms: persevere hang in hang on hold on
3. stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up"
      Synonyms: remain stay

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