Persist Synonyms and Antonyms

pər-sĭst
To take and maintain a stand obstinately
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. insist
  2. persevere
To continue without halting despite difficulties or setbacks
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. persevere
  2. hang on
  3. carry on
  4. go on
  5. keep on
  6. hang-in
  7. hold-on
Antonyms:
  1. stop
  2. abandon
  3. quit
  4. give up
  5. leave
  6. cease
To exist in spite of adversity
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. come through
  2. last
  3. pull through
  4. ride out
  5. survive
  6. weather
To be in existence or in a certain state for an indefinitely long time
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. continue
  2. endure
  3. remain
  4. abide
  5. persevere
  6. last
  7. insist
  8. prevail
  9. stay
  10. go on
  11. keep on
  12. hold out
  13. linger
  14. perdure
  15. perpetuate
  16. die-hard
  17. survive
  18. run
  19. sustain
Synonyms:
(Noun)
  1. stubbornness

Words Related to Persist

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Persist Sentence Examples

  • Nightmares persist with the dogs of the law in never ending pursuit.

  • If the symptoms persist, contact your doctor.

  • In some the protoplasmic contents may persist, in others they disappear.

  • Hyperactive reflexes-Reflexes that persist too long and may be too strong.

  • Scientists are unsure just how long plastics will persist in the environment.

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