LEARNit Dictionary
persist
verb
/pəˈsɪst/
UK
/pərˈsɪst/
US
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1
C1+
to continue to do something despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable
پافشاری کردن, اصرار کردن, سماجت کردن
2
C1+
to continue to exist
باقی ماندن, برقرار ماندن, ادامه یافتن, تداوم یافتن
The belief that the earth was flat persisted for many centuries.
If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor.