Persist word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "persist" word

[verb] be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
[verb] continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
[verb] stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up"

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\Per*sist"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Persisted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Persisting}.] [L. persistere; per + sistere to stand or be fixed, fr. stare to stand: cf. F. persister. See {Per-}, and {Stand}.] To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy. If they persist in pointing their batteries against particular persons, no laws of war forbid the making reprisals. --Addison. Some positive, persisting fops we know, Who, if once wrong, will needs be always so. --Pope. That face persists. It floats up; it turns over in my mind. --Mrs. Browning. Syn: See {Persevere}, and {Insist}.

Synonyms for persist

die hard, endure, hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, prevail, remain, run, stay

Related terms: assert, bide, brook no denial, carry through, continue, continue to be, exist, get on, go on, go on with, hang together, hang tough, keep going, last long, mass, run through, save, save up, stay, stick together, survive, wear well

The fun area, different aproach to word »persist«

Let's analyse "persist" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TSISREP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. . .-. ... .. ... -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: persist: 5 + 9 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: persist: 7 + 5 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 1 + 2 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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