Persist synonyms

continue

To carry on; persist in:

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remain

(Copulative) To continue in a state of being.

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pressing

Demanding immediate attention; urgent:

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determined

Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.

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insist

To assert or demand (something) firmly or persistently:

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endure (related)

To continue in existence; last; remain

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keep on

(Idiomatic) To remain in an existing position.

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importunate

(Obs.) Troublesome

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indomitable

Not easily discouraged, defeated, or subdued; unyielding; unconquerable

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obstinate

Resisting remedy or treatment

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persistent

(Botany) Lasting past maturity without falling off.

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solicitous

Showing care, attention, or concern

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tenacious

The definition of tenacious is someone or something that holds on firmly.

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stubbornness

The state of being stubborn.

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abide

(Intransitive, archaic) To have one's abode; to dwell; to reside; to sojourn. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

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last

To continue in force or practice:

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linger

(Intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.

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perdure

To endure; especially for a great length of time

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perpetuate

To prolong the existence of; cause to be remembered:

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persevere

To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.

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prevail

To be in force, use, or effect; be current:

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survive

To continue living or existing, as after an event or after another's death

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sustain

To bear up against; endure; withstand

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stop (antonym)

Prone to halting or hesitation.

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quit (antonym)

To stop, discontinue, or resign from

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give up (antonym)

To relinquish

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leave (antonym)

To transfer responsibility or attention of (something) (to someone); to stop being concerned with.

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cease (antonym)

To come to an end; stop:

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abandon (antonym)

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carry on

(Idiomatic) To act or behave; especially to misbehave so as to attract attention.

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go on

To continue an action.

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hang on

(Idiomatic) To pay close attention.

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come through

(with an object preceded by the preposition for) Not to let somebody down, keep one's promise.

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pull through

To clean the barrel of a firearm using a pull through

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ride out

(Idiomatic) To tackle a difficult problem and survive.

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weather

To come through (something) safely; survive:

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hold out

Used other than as an idiom: see hold,"Ž out.

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stay

(Intransitive) To come to an end; cease.

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hang in there

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keep-going

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keep-it-up

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live (related)

At, during, or from the time of actual occurrence or performance:

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hang-in

(Intransitive) To remain in a particular place or status.

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hold-on

(Idiomatic) To remain loyal.

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die-hard

(Of a custom, idea etc) To be slow in changing or disappearing.

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run

To cause to enter; to thrust.

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subside (related)

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reoccur (related)

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worsen (related)

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recur (related)

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predominate (related)

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occur (related)

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demanding

Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

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enduring

Lasting; continuing; durable:

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indefatigable

That cannot be tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring

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lingering

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perpetual

Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration

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stubborn

Stubborn is defined as being unwilling to change your opinion or stance, in spite of good reasons to.

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