persist

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass jemand beharrlich oder hartnäckig eine Sache oder ein Verhalten fortsetzt, besonders trotz Schwierigkeiten, Widerstand oder Rückschlägen.

A verb used to indicate the act of continuing firmly or obstinately in an action or course of action, especially despite difficulty, opposition, or failure.

1. Continue firmlyB2formal

   To continue doing something despite difficulty, opposition, or discouragement.

   Beharrlich fortfahren

   • She persisted in her efforts to learn the piano.
   • He persisted with his research despite many setbacks.
   • The team persisted until they found a solution.

   Synonymecarry oncontinuego onkeep goingkeep onpersevereplug awaypress onremain

   Antonymeabandonceasedesistquitstopsurrenderyield

2. B2formal

   To continue to exist or happen for a long time.

   Fortbestehen

   • The symptoms persisted for several weeks.
   • The rain persisted throughout the entire weekend.
   • Old traditions persist in some rural communities.

   Synonymeabidecontinueendurelastprevailremainsurvive

   Antonymeceasediedisappearendexpirestopterminatevanish

Phrasal-Variantenpersist in