persistently
Translation
persistently, tenaciously, continuously
Examples
He persistently asked for a raise.
He persistently asked for a raise.
The rain fell persistently all day.
The rain fell persistently all day.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) persistently to do something persistently He persistently asked for a raise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tenaciously, stubbornly; Antonyms: intermittently, occasionally
Etymology
From Latin 'per-' (through) + 'sistere' (to stand), meaning to stand firm through to the end. The '-ly' suffix forms an adverb.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'persists' and 'insists' on something. It describes an action that continues without giving up.