persisted Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to continue despite difficulties or opposition or discouragement; to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state Example Sentence He persisted in getting his homework done. Synonyms continue; persevere; carry on; follow through Antonyms quit; give up Hear It! Say It! Write It! persisted Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: