Persist meaning

What does “persist” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“persist” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: continue to exist.

persist

continue to exist
“These stories die hard”
“The legend of Elvis endures”
Synonymsprevail die hard run endure
be persistent, refuse to stop
“he persisted to call me every night”
“The child persisted and kept asking questions”
Synonymspersevere hang in hang on hold on
stay behind
“The smell stayed in the room”
“The hostility remained long after they made up”
Synonymsremain stay

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University