Persist synonyms and antonyms
pər-sĭst'
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Part of speech:
To carry on; persist in:
(Copulative) To continue in a state of being.
Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
To assert or demand (something) firmly or persistently:
(Obs.) Troublesome
Not easily discouraged, defeated, or subdued; unyielding; unconquerable
Resisting remedy or treatment
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Showing care, attention, or concern
The definition of tenacious is someone or something that holds on firmly.
The state of being stubborn.
To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.
To continue in force or practice:
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perdure
To endure; especially for a great length of time
To prolong the existence of; cause to be remembered:
To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement.
To be in force, use, or effect; be current:
To continue living or existing, as after an event or after another's death
To bear up against; endure; withstand
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stop (antonym)
Prone to halting or hesitation.
quit (antonym)
To stop, discontinue, or resign from
give up (antonym)
To relinquish
leave (antonym)
To transfer responsibility or attention of (something) (to someone); to stop being concerned with.
cease (antonym)
To come to an end; stop:
abandon (antonym)
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To come through (something) safely; survive:
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hang in there
keep-it-up
live (related)
At, during, or from the time of actual occurrence or performance:
(Of a custom, idea etc) To be slow in changing or disappearing.
To cause to enter; to thrust.
subside (related)
reoccur (related)
worsen (related)
recur (related)
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predominate (related)
occur (related)
Demanding immediate attention; urgent:
Lasting; continuing; durable:
That cannot be tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring
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Stubborn is defined as being unwilling to change your opinion or stance, in spite of good reasons to.
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