Words Like PERSIST

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PERSIST.

11 Alternative Words Similar to persist

1 Prevail Verb      Synonym Words Like Prevail
2 Run Verb      Synonym Words Like Run
3 Endure Verb      Synonym Words Like Endure
4 Remain Verb      Synonym Words Like Remain
5 Stay Verb      Synonym Words Like Stay
6 Continue Verb      Synonym Words Like Continue
7 Preserve Verb      Synonym Words Like Preserve
8 Persisted Verb-intransitive      Form Words Like Persisted
9 Stick Verb      Hyponym Words Like Stick
10 Plug Verb      Hyponym Words Like Plug
11 Follow Verb      Hyponym Words Like Follow

3 examples of persist

1 The hostility remained long after they made up
2 The legend of Elvis endures
3 The child persisted and kept asking questions

10 definitions of persist

1 To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy.
2 stay behind
3 continue to exist
4 be persistent, refuse to stop
5 To be obstinately repetitious, insistent, or tenacious.
6 To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks.
7 To continue in existence; last: hostilities that have persisted for years.
8 To continue steadily and firmly in some state, course of action, or pursuit, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.; persevere, especially with some degree of obstinacy.
9 To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
10 To repeat an utterance.
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