v. Function: verb
1 to remain indefinitely in existence or in a particular state or course FF1C; many traditional beliefs still continue FF1E; FF1C; do you expect to continue in school for the rest of your life? FF1E;
Synonyms: abide, carry through, endure, last, perdure, persist
Related Words: carry on, carry over, ride, run on; outlast, outlive, survive; remain, stay
Contrasted Words: cease, desist, discontinue, quit; arrest, check, interrupt; defer, intermit, postpone, stay, suspend
Antonyms: discontinue
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Synonyms: RESUME 2, pick up, recommence, renew, reopen, restart, take up