Words Like PERSIST
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to PERSIST.
    
    
    
        
            11 Alternative Words Similar to persist
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        3 examples of persist
           
        
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        The hostility remained long after they made up
    
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        The legend of Elvis endures
    
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        The child persisted and kept asking questions
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of persist
           
        
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        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.
    
    
    
 
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        be persistent, refuse to stop
    
    
    
 
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        To be obstinately repetitious, insistent, or tenacious.
    
    
    
 
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        To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks.
    
    
    
 
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        To continue in existence; last:  hostilities that have persisted for years. 
    
    
    
 
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        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.
    
    
    
 
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        To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
    
    
    
 
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        To repeat an utterance.