ALL meanings of persisted
per·sist
P p - 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