Persist

Pronunciation: /pərˈsɪst/

Definitions of persist

verb to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition

Example Sentences

A1 She persisted in asking for help until someone finally listened.

A2 Despite the challenges, he persisted in learning the new language.

B1 The team persisted in their efforts to find a solution to the problem.

B2 Even in the face of adversity, she persisted in pursuing her dreams.

C1 His determination to succeed allowed him to persist through difficult times.

C2 The artist's persistence in perfecting his craft led to international recognition.

Examples of persist in a Sentence

formal Despite facing numerous obstacles, he continued to persist in his pursuit of a higher education.

informal She just won't give up - she's persisting in asking for a raise.

slang Even though it's tough, I'm gonna persist and get through this difficult time.

figurative The idea of love can persist through even the darkest of times.

Grammatical Forms of persist

• past tense: persisted
• plural: persists
• comparative: more persistent
• superlative: most persistent
• present tense: persist
• future tense: will persist
• perfect tense: has persisted
• continuous tense: is persisting
• singular: persists
• positive degree: persistent
• infinitive: persist
• gerund: persisting
• participle: persisted

Origin and Evolution of persist

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'persist' originated from the Latin word 'persistere', which is a combination of 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'sistere' (to stand).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'persist' has retained its original meaning of continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition. It has also been used in various contexts to describe perseverance, endurance, and determination.