persist

Phonetic Respelling: [ per-sist, -zist ]

Definition:

v. to continue despite difficulties or opposition or discouragement; to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state

Sentence:

If you persist you will succeed. OR I hope my headache does not persist.

More example sentences:

If you persist you will succeed. OR I hope my headache does not persist.

Hear it

I hope my headache does not persist.

Hear it

Despite living together so many years, what did the uncles persist in doing?

Hear it

Synonyms:

continue; persevere; carry on; follow through

Antonyms:

quit; give up