All desist antonyms
de·sist
D d verb desist
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- persist — to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.
- restart — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- go on — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- persevere — to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
- resume — a summing up; summary.
- continue — If someone or something continues to do something, they keep doing it and do not stop.
- finish — to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete: to finish a novel; to finish breakfast.
- carry on — If you carry on doing something, you continue to do it.
- keep on — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.