Definition of Persist
Persist
Per·sist


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(verb)
Continue to exist or continue doing something over a long period of time despite difficulties.

e.g. She will persist in her efforts to start a new business.

(verb)
to be insistent upon;

e.g. She continued to persist in her attentions until he asked her out on a date.



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