English dictionary

persist

/p/@/r's/I/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

continue to exist

verb.stative

Synonyms die hard endure prevail run

Source: WordNet 3.0
be persistent, refuse to stop

verb.change

Examples
He persisted to call me every night.

The child persisted and kept asking questions.

Synonyms hang in hang on hold on persevere

Source: WordNet 3.0
stay behind

verb.stative

Synonyms remain stay

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

verb

Source: webster1913