persist (redirected from persisted)

per·sist  (pr-sst, -zst)

intr.v. per·sist·ed, per·sist·ing, per·sists

1. To be obstinately repetitious, insistent, or tenacious.

2. To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks.

3. To continue in existence; last: hostilities that have persisted for years.

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[Latin persistere : per-, per- + sistere, to stand; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

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per·sister n.

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persist

Verb

1. to continue without interruption: if the symptoms persist, see your doctor

2. (often foll. by in, with)to continue obstinately despite opposition: she persisted in using these controversial methods [Latin persistere]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	persist - continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures" die hard, prevail, endure, run continue - exist over a prolonged period of time; "The bad weather continued for two more weeks" carry over - transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another run - occur persistently; "Musical talent runs in the family" reverberate - have a long or continuing effect; "The discussions with my teacher reverberated throughout my adult life"
	2.	persist - be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions" hang in, persevere, hang on, hold on obstinate - persist stubbornly; "he obstinates himself against all rational arguments" ask for it, ask for trouble - persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble; "He is asking for trouble with his behavior" plug, plug away - persist in working hard; "Students must plug away at this problem" stick with, stick to, follow - keep to; "Stick to your principles"; "stick to the diet" preserve, uphold, carry on, continue, bear on - keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
	3.	persist - stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up" remain, stay stick - endure; "The label stuck to her for the rest of her life" linger - remain present although waning or gradually dying; "Her perfume lingered on"

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persist

verb 1. continue, last, remain, carry on, endure, keep up, linger, abide

verb 2. persevere, continue, go on, carry on, hold on (informal) keep on, keep going, press on, not give up, stand firm, soldier on (informal) stay the course, plough on, be resolute, stick to your guns (informal) show determination

Translations

persist [pəˈsɪst] vi → persistir;

to persist in doing sth → empeñarse en hacer algo

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persist [pəˈsɪst] vi to persist (in doing) → persister (à faire), s'obstiner (à faire)

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persist [pəˈsɪst] vi to persist (with or in) → beharren (auf +dat), festhalten (an +dat);

to persist in doing sth → darauf beharren, etw zu tun

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persist [pəˈsɪst] vi to persist (in doing) → persistere (nel fare); ostinarsi (a fare)