v.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' tin-( ˌ )yü
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -tin · ued ; -tinu · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French continuer, from Latin continuare, from continuus
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to maintain without interruption a condition, course, or action <the boat continued downstream>
2 : to remain in existence : ENDURE <the tradition continue s >
3 : to remain in a place or condition : STAY <cannot continue here much longer>
4 : to resume an activity after interruption <we'll continue after lunch>
transitive verb
1 a : KEEP UP , MAINTAIN < continue s walking> b : to keep going or add to : PROLONG < continue the battle> also : to resume after intermission
2 : to cause to continue <chose not to continue her subscription>
3 : to allow to remain in a place or condition : RETAIN <the trustees were continued >
4 : to postpone (a legal proceeding) by a continuance
– con · tinu · er \ -yü- ə r \ noun
synonyms CONTINUE , LAST , ENDURE , ABIDE , PERSIST mean to exist over a period of time or indefinitely. CONTINUE applies to a process going on without ending <the search for peace will continue >. LAST especially when unqualified, may stress existing beyond what is normal or expected <buy shoes that will last >. ENDURE adds an implication of resisting destructive forces or agencies <in spite of everything, her faith endured >. ABIDE implies stable and constant existing especially as opposed to mutability <a love that abides through 40 years of marriage>. PERSIST suggests outlasting the normal or appointed time and often connotes obstinacy or doggedness <the sense of guilt persisted >.