CEFR B2

persist

verb

Meaning

To continue firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.

Examples

She persisted in her efforts to get the job, even after several rejections.
The company persisted with its marketing strategy despite initial poor results.

Synonyms: continue, endure, persevere, insist, perseverate

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persist (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪst/

Definition

To continue firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.

Examples

She persisted in her efforts to get the job, even after several rejections.
The company persisted with its marketing strategy despite initial poor results.
He persisted in asking questions until he fully understood the concept.

How to Use persist

persist in (prepositional phrase): To continue doing something, especially something difficult. — "They persisted in their search for the lost artifact."
persist with (prepositional phrase): To continue to do or use something, especially when it is difficult. — "The government decided to persist with the new policy."

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