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PERSIST

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Persist.

How to pronounce persist:

US

Persist - as a verb

Continue to exist

Example: "These stories die hard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endure7prevail12run3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continue10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be persistent, refuse to stop

Example: "He persisted to call me every night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hang inhang onhold onpersevere14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear oncontinue10preserve13uphold12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stay behind

Example: "The smell stayed in the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remain8stay7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Despite the setbacks, she persisted in finishing her project."
"The rain persisted throughout the entire day."
"He persisted with his training until he achieved his goal."
"I hope you persist in your efforts to learn the guitar."
"The problems in the company persist despite the new management."
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Word Game Points

Is PERSIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, persist is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERSIST has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PERSIST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, persist is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERSIST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is PERSIST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, persist is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERSIST has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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