All continue synonyms
conΒ·tinΒ·ue
C c verb continue
- persist β 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.
- advance β To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- go on β to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- linger β 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.
- pursue β to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.).
- reach β to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore.
- stay β (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- remain β to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- maintain β to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
- sustain β to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
- progress β a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.
- survive β to remain alive after the death of someone, the cessation of something, or the occurrence of some event; continue to live: Few survived after the holocaust.
- last β occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- promote β to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
- restore β to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
- renew β to begin or take up again, as an acquaintance, a conversation, etc.; resume.
- proceed β to move or go forward or onward, especially after stopping.
- persevere β to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
- project β something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- uphold β to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
- ride β to sit on and manage a horse or other animal in motion; be carried on the back of an animal.
- outlast β to endure or last longer than: The pyramids outlasted the civilization that built them.
- lengthen β to make longer; make greater in length.
- abide β to tolerate; put up with
- prolong β to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer: to prolong one's stay abroad.
- stand β (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
- loiter β to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place: to loiter around the bus terminal.
- rest β a support for a lance; lance rest.
- outlive β to live longer than; survive (a person, period, etc.): She outlived her husband by many years.
- recapitulate β to review by a brief summary, as at the end of a speech or discussion; summarize.
- reopen β shop: open again
- reestablish β to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis: to establish a university; to establish a medical practice.
- reinstate β to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state: to reinstate the ousted chairman.
- restart β to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- recommence β start again
- revive β to activate, set in motion, or take up again; renew: to revive old feuds.
- regenerate β to effect a complete moral reform in.
- resume β a summing up; summary.
- draw out β to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
- keep at β to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- keep up β to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- carry forward β to transfer (a balance) to the next page, column, etc
- hang in β to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
- keep on β to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- keep the ball rolling β a spherical or approximately spherical body or shape; sphere: He rolled the piece of paper into a ball.
- live on β to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
- make headway β forward movement; progress in a forward direction: The ship's headway was slowed by the storm.
- perdure β to continue or last permanently; endure.
- press on β continue, persevere