Meaning Of The Word Persist

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persist
verb: If something undesirable persists, it continues to exist.

persist in American English
to refuse to give up, esp. when faced with opposition or difficulty; continue firmly or steadily
intransitive verb: to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, esp. in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc

persist in British English
to continue steadfastly or obstinately despite opposition or difficulty

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