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Synonyms of persist

16 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for persist is endure. Other synonyms of persist are persevere, stick and live. The opposite of persist is break.

Synonyms and similar words for persist

verbTo go on stubbornly or resolutely.

  • persevereTo persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction...

verbTo continue to exist.

verbTo continue to be; to remain.

  • holdNot to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.

verbMore synonyms

  • remain
  • endureTo continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
  • go onTo continue in extent.
  • lie
  • prevail
  • hold onTo persist.
  • live
  • stickTo persist.
  • stick it outTo persist or continue to the end.
  • stick outTo persist until the end; stick it out.
  • abide archaicTo endure without yielding; to withstand.
  • aby obsoleteTo endure or tolerate (something); to experience.
  • astand obsoleteTo remain standing; continue; abide; persist; onstand.

Opposite of persist

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of persist

  1. verb To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
  2. verb To repeat an utterance.
  3. verb To continue to exist.

Full definition of persist

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Questions about synonyms of persist

What is another word for persist?
Persist has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as endure, persevere, stick and live.
What is the opposite of persist?
The opposite of persist is break.
What does persist mean?
Persist means to go on stubbornly or resolutely.

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