Synonyms & Antonyms : Persist
Persist
( Verb )
She persists in wearing that old-fashioned hat.
Synonyms:
Continue
Last
Remain
Stay
Endure
Insist
Preserve
Contextual Examples:
He continued his speech despite hooting by the audience.
He was afraid that his money would not last to the end of his holidays.
The weather will remain cold for the next few weeks.
How long did you stay there?
The Bible says that God’s mercy endures for ever.
Father insisted that mother must take two hour rest in the afternoon.
Your really must tell him! All right, if you insist.
Antonyms:
Discontinue
Conclude
Quit
Finish
Terminate
End
Desist
Cease
Contextual Examples:
My sister has discontinued her studies after graduation.
His studies concluded after 15 years under the 10+2+3 year graduation course.
Satish has quit his job as he could not pull on with his boss.
He has finished his practical training in a couple of good firms.
The boss terminated the services of his inefficient subordinate.
They decided to end their relationship.
Deepak has desisted further assaults on his reputation.
Hostilities between the two sides ceased at midnight.
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