persist

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: per-sist (2)

English Definition

Continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action.

Example Sentence

You must persist in your goals despite obstacles.

US IPA /pɚˈsɪst/

UK IPA /pəˈsɪst/

persevere continue endure remain insist

give up quit stop