persist

verb20 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

Used to emphasize that a situation or belief continues to exist up to the present time.

A more formal or literary way to say that something has continued to exist until now.

To continue to exist for an unlimited or unspecified period of time.

Similar to 'doggedly', but can carry a slightly more negative connotation of being unreasonable.

Refers to continuing something with strong determination, especially when it is difficult.

To continue to do something, especially something annoying or unreasonable.

To continue to exist even though there is an opposing factor.

To continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition.

Synonymous with 'persist despite sth', meaning to continue against opposition.

Emphasizes that something continues to exist during the entire length of a period.

To continue to exist for the duration of a difficult period or event.

To continue to exist past a certain point in time or stage.

Indicates a high probability that a situation or condition will continue.

Used to describe a general inclination or tendency for something to continue.

A slightly redundant but common phrase used for emphasis, meaning 'to keep on continuing'.

Often used in a negative context, suggesting that a bad situation should not be permitted to continue.