persist

verb · per-SIST

CEFR C1

to keep doing something even when it is hard

डटे रहना; बना रहना

Usage

persist inpersist withproblems persist

Examples

If you persist with your practice, you will improve.

If the fever persists, see a doctor.

Common mistake

She persisted to ask for a refund.

She persisted in asking for a refund.

We say persist in doing something.

Remember: Persist: stay on, insist, don't stop.

Useful for

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