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Persist

/pəˈsɪst/

To continue to do something or exist despite how difficult it is.

Synonyms:

"Oh, don't be afraid," persisted Mason, sardonically.

But the manager persisted.

The standoff persisted into summer.

Derived from the Latin word persistere, combining per (through) + sistere (to stand), meaning to stand firm.

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