persist
Translation
to persist, to persevere, to continue
Examples
If you persist, you will succeed.
If you persist, you will succeed.
The bad weather will persist all week.
The bad weather will persist all week.
Grammar Patterns
((in -ing)) to continue to do sth. despite opposition He persisted in asking difficult questions.
((with sth.)) to continue to do sth. in a determined way She persisted with her studies despite failures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persevere, continue; Antonyms: quit, cease
Etymology
From Latin 'per-' (thoroughly) + 'sistere' (to stand), literally 'to stand firm to the end'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'per' as 'through' and 'sist' like 'stand'. To stand through difficulties without giving up.