PERSIST


Meaning of PERSIST in English

■ verb

1》 continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

2》 continue to exist.

Origin

C16: from L. ~ere , from per- 'through, steadfastly' + sistere 'to stand'.

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