You should persist in your efforts to learn English.
Source: tatoeba (26215)
Persist
/pɚˈsɪst/
Synonyms for "persist" (305 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (61)
Verb(15 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Noun(12 words)
aftertastesanimal livesanimal remainsbe stablebeing alive nowbulldogscontcontinue art educationcontinue to press forwardcontinuingcopingdanish levende
Strong matches (92)
Related words (152)
Verb(53 words)
lurkedmaintain beliefsmaintainsmaterializedoutlastoutliveoutlivedoutlivesoutstaypeckedperseveredperseveresperseveringpersistedpersistingploddedproceedproceededpush forwardrankle
Show 33 more words
remain constantremain noncitizenremainedremains a mysteryreverberatesrunsoldieredstand your ground firmlystandpatstaystay coursestay on coursestay putstayedstayed the coursestaying putstays the coursestick aroundstick it outstick outstoodstoredstrivessubsistedsubsistssurvivedsurvivestrudgedunchangewithstandwithstand pressurewithstandswrite data
Noun(37 words)
manetmaya remainsmost existingoutlastingoutlive popularitypeckingplodploughportuguese existirpress onpush onremain intactremain stableremaining piecesremainsremains of the buildingremains of the houseresilience signssavingsoldier
Show 17 more words
soldieringsoldiersstand tallstandingstay positionstay the coursestayssticking to planstickssticktightstoresstreaksubsistersubsistingsurvivingtrudgetrudges
Determiner(3 words)
most livingno motion changesome remain
Adjective(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: endure, remain, hold on, persevere, prevail.
- Sentence evidence is available for persist, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "persist".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "persist"
Keep "persist" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "persist" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "persist", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "persist" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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3 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
The anthropologist says odd customs do persist in the region.
Source: tatoeba (45148)
If you persist in bothering her like that, she'll lose her temper.
Source: tatoeba (51102)
He intended to persist in his silence.
Source: tatoeba (288694)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "persist"?
Closest matches include endure, remain, hold on, persevere, prevail.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "persist"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.