Word Type

Verb

The word "persist" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

hyperpersist persist down persist it down persistability persistable persistingly persistive persistor repersist unpersist

Context

computing

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bear on carry on continue preserve stay in place uphold

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

survive wear on

Related Terms

absist assist consist desist exist insist persevere persistence persistency persistent resist subsist

Related Terms

continue exist

Similar Terms

run

Synonym Network

last persevere prevail

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