persisting (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪstɪŋ/
Definition
Continuing to exist, act, or hold an opinion despite opposition, obstacles, or discouragement.
Examples
The fever is persisting despite the medication he was prescribed.
She is persisting in her efforts to learn the violin, even though it is quite difficult.
Rumors about the company's financial troubles are persisting despite official denials.
How to Use persisting
- persist in (prepositional phrase)
- to continue doing something despite warnings or difficulty — "He persists in asking questions even when he knows the answer is private."
- persist with (prepositional phrase)
- to continue using or doing something — "Despite the poor results, the team decided to persist with their original strategy."
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