verharren
Translation
to remain, to persist, to persevere
Examples
Sie verharrte in Schweigen.
She remained in silence.
Er verharrt auf seinem Standpunkt.
He persists in his point of view.
Die Preise verharren auf hohem Niveau.
The prices remain at a high level.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) to remain in (a state) She verharrte in Schweigen.
((auf+3)) to persist in/on (a point) He verharrt auf seinem Standpunkt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bleiben (to stay), beharren (to insist); Antonyms: sich bewegen (to move), nachgeben (to give in)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating continuation of a state) + 'harren' (to wait, to tarry). It means to remain waiting in a certain state.
Memory Tips
Think of 'harren' (to wait) intensified by 'ver-', meaning to stay put and wait without moving.