Synonyms for

Persist

Verb / pɜ:ˈsɪst / Another word for persist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to continue to do something despite difficulty or opposition

Synonyms & similar words

diehard stay run hangin remain persevere hangon holdon endure prevail persevere continue endure survive prevail

Synonyms by register

Formal

endure persevere continue remain

Informal

stick with it keep going hang in there

Literary

abide tarry

Antonyms

stop cease quit discontinue yield relent abandon

Common collocations

  • persist in
  • persist with
  • persist despite
  • persist through
  • persist until
  • persist in doing
  • persist with efforts

Word family

noun persistence
verb persist
adjective persistent
adverb persistently

Usage note

Often used with 'in' or 'with' to indicate continuing an action or belief. Can imply stubbornness, but also admirable determination depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. She persisted in practicing her piano even though it was hard.
  2. He persisted in trying to find his lost toy.
  3. They persisted in standing up for what they believed in.
  4. I need to persist in studying for my test.
  5. She will persist in her efforts to make a difference.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison
  • If you're going through hell, keep going. - Winston Churchill

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words