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Synonyms
per·sist (pər-sĭst́, -zĭst́)

[Latin persistere, per-, per-, + sistere, to stand.]

intransitive verb: -sist·ed, -sist·ing, -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.

derivatives

per·siśter
noun