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KK Pronunciation

〔 pZˋzIst,-ˋsIst 〕

Pronunciation

〔 pәˊsist 〕


Overview of verb persist

The verb persist has 3 senses


  • prevail, persist, die hard, run, endure -- (continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures")

  • persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on -- (be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions")

  • persist, remain, stay -- (stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up")