persist

Definition of Persist in English :

continue to exist

Example Sentences:
'These stories die hard'
'The legend of Elvis endures'

be persistent, refuse to stop

Example Sentences:
'he persisted to call me every night'
'The child persisted and kept asking questions'

3. persist, remain, stay

stay behind

Example Sentences:
'The smell stayed in the room'
'The hostility remained long after they made up'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Persist

verb (intransitive)

1. (often foll by in)

to continue steadfastly or obstinately despite opposition or difficulty

2.

to continue to exist or occur without interruption

the rain persisted throughout the night

verb intransitive

1.

to refuse to give up, esp. when faced with opposition or difficulty; continue firmly or steadily

2.

to continue insistently, as in repeating a question

3.

to continue to exist or prevail; endure; remain

intr.v. per·sist·ed, per·sist·ing, per·sists

1. To be obstinately repetitious, insistent, or tenacious.

2. To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks.

3. To continue in existence; last: hostilities that have persisted for years.