Synonyms of perpetuate
31 similar words · 24 opposite words
Another word for perpetuate is eternalize. Other synonyms of perpetuate are immortalize.
Synonyms and similar words for perpetuate
verbTo make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to...
- eternalizeTo make eternal; to immortalize.
- eternize
- immortalizeTo remove the effects of normal apoptosis.
verbTo prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.
adjectivePerpetual, or made perpetual; continued for an indefinite time.
- ageful
- agelongLasting throughout all time; eternal.
- amaranthine
- celestial
- endless
- enduringLong-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state.
- eternal
- evergreen figuratively
- everlasting
- foreverPermanent, lasting; constant, perpetual.
- heavenlyOf or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods.
- imperishableNot perishable; not subject to decay; enduring permanently.
- never-endingHaving no end or being endless.
- perennial figurativelyContinuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; never-ending...
- permanent
- perpetualLasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
- persistent
- sempiternal
- timeless
- unendingNot ending; having no end; eternal.
- undeadly
- undyingPermanent; never-ending; infinite.
- eterne obsoleteEternal.
- everduring obsoleteEverlasting.
- eviternal obsoleteEternal; everlasting.
- indesinent obsoletePerpetual; eternal.
- lasting obsoletePersisting forever.
Opposite of perpetuate
adjectivePerpetual, or made perpetual; continued for an indefinite time.
- earthlyRelating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven or the heavens.
- ephemeral
- brief
- deciduous
- evanescent
- fleeting
- flying
- fugaciousFleeting, fading quickly, transient.
- fugitive
- instant
- momentary
- passing
- perishableLiable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
- quick
- short
- short-lived
- temporary
- transient
- transitive
- transitory
- volatile
- worldly
- seasonable obsolete
- whilend obsoletePassing; temporal; temporary; not lasting; not permanent; transient; transitory; not eternal.
Meaning of perpetuate
- verb To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.
- verb To record (the testimony of a witness) which may be lost before a matter comes to trial.
- verb To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.
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Questions about synonyms of perpetuate
- What is another word for perpetuate?
- Perpetuate has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as eternalize and immortalize.
- What is the opposite of perpetuate?
- The opposite of perpetuate is earthly. Other antonyms of perpetuate are perishable, short, quick, short-lived and flying.
- What does perpetuate mean?
- Perpetuate means to make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.
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