persistir

Definitions of persistir
  1. verb
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    synonyms: continuar, seguir
    avanzar, continuar, proceder, seguir
    move ahead; travel onward in time or space
    continuar
    continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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    antonyms:
    cesar, dejar, parar, terminar
    put an end to a state or an activity
    types:
    continuar, proseguir, seguir
    take up or begin anew
    mantenerse, perseverar
    be persistent, refuse to stop
    type of:
    conservar, mantener
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
  2. verb
    continue to exist
    synonyms: durar, perdurar, prevalecer
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    types:
    pasar al siguiente
    transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
  3. verb
    stay behind
    synonyms: hospedarse, permanecer, quedar, quedarse, seguir
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