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persisted

per·sist
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [per-sist, -zist]
    • /pərˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst/
    • /pəˈsɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-sist, -zist]
    • /pərˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst/

Definitions of persisted word

  • verb without object persisted 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. 1
  • verb without object persisted to last or endure tenaciously: The legend of King Arthur has persisted for nearly fifteen centuries. 1
  • verb without object persisted to be insistent in a statement, request, question, etc. 1

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Origin of persisted

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin persistere literally, to stand firm permanently, equivalent to per- per- + -sistere, akin to stāre to stand

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Parts of speech for Persisted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

persisted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for persisted

verb persisted

  • chugged — a large gulp or swallow: He finished his beer in two chugs.
  • fought — simple past tense and past participle of fight.
  • insisted — to be emphatic, firm, or resolute on some matter of desire, demand, intention, etc.: He insists on checking every shipment.
  • lingered — to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party.
  • lived — having life, a life, or lives, as specified (usually used in combination): a many-lived cat.

Antonyms for persisted

verb persisted

  • alternated — Simple past tense and past participle of alternate.
  • commuted — to change (a prison sentence or other penalty) to a less severe one: The death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.
  • converted — (of a building) having been changed from a different use
  • desisted — to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop.
  • faltered — to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.

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