persisted (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪstɪd/
Definition
Continued firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.
Examples
She persisted with her studies despite facing numerous challenges.
The company persisted in its efforts to develop a new product, even after several setbacks.
He persisted in asking questions until he fully understood the concept.
How to Use persisted
- persist in (prepositional phrase)
- To continue doing something, especially something difficult or undesirable. — "They persisted in their efforts to find a solution."
- persist with (prepositional phrase)
- To continue to do or try to achieve something. — "The students persisted with the project despite the lack of resources."
- persist (intransitive) (verb)
- To continue to exist or happen, especially for longer than expected. — "The problem of poverty has persisted for decades."
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