perpetuate
Translation
perpetuate, make last forever, preserve
Examples
He wants to perpetuate the myth of his greatness.
He wants to perpetuate the myth of his greatness.
These policies only perpetuate the cycle of poverty.
These policies only perpetuate the cycle of poverty.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) continue indefinitely He wants to perpetuate the myth of his greatness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maintain, preserve, sustain; Antonyms: abolish, destroy
Etymology
From Latin 'perpetuus' (continuous), from 'per-' (through) + 'petere' (to seek), meaning to seek through to the end.
Memory Tips
Think of 'perpetual motion' – something that goes on forever. To 'perpetuate' is to make something perpetual.