persist

/pərˈsɪst/

continue firmly despite difficulty

She persisted in her studies despite the challenges.

She continued her studies even when it was hard.

general

to continue firmly or obstinately, especially in spite of opposition or difficulty

The team persisted in their efforts to solve the problem.

The team kept trying to solve the problem even when it was tough.

He persisted in his belief that he was right.

He continued to believe he was right, even when others disagreed.

Often used to describe determination or perseverance in the face of obstacles.

Collocations

persist into continue doing something despite difficultiespersist withto keep trying or doing something

to continue making a mistake

to continue behaving in a particular manner

Use 'persist in' for actions and 'persist with' for efforts or attempts.

In formal contexts, 'persist' can sound stubborn; consider 'persevere' for a more positive tone.

From Middle English persisten, from Old French persister, from Latin persistere, from per- (thoroughly) + sistere (to stand).

Often used with 'in' or 'with' to specify what is being continued. Can imply stubbornness if used negatively.

per-

thoroughly

prefix

-sist

to stand

root

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