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- Dictionarypersist/pəˈsɪst/
verb
- 1. continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition: "the minority of drivers who persist in drinking" Similar Opposite
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to continue to exist past the usual time, or to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition: If the pain persists, consult a doctor. Although the meeting had ended, she persisted in trying to question the mayor.
The meaning of PERSIST is to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning. How to use persist in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Persist.
1. verb. If something undesirable persists, it continues to exist. Contact your doctor if the cough persists. [VERB] These problems persisted for much of the decade. [VERB] 2. verb. If you persist in doing something, you continue to do it, even though it is difficult or other people are against it.
Persist definition: to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.. See examples of PERSIST used in a sentence.
to continue to exist past the usual time, or to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition: If the pain persists, consult a doctor. Although the meeting had ended, she persisted in trying to question the mayor.
When someone persists they keep going or hang on. If you want to finish a marathon, you have to persist and keep running, no matter how many blisters you have. The great Roman poet Ovid once advised: “Endure and persist, this pain will turn good by and by.”.
Definition of persist verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
