persist
//pərˈsɪst//
Verb
persistInfinitive
persistPresent tense
persistedPast tense
persistedPast participle
persistingPresent participle
persistsThird-person singular
1
to continue firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or warning
She persisted in her efforts to learn the language despite many setbacks.
2
to continue to exist or endure over a prolonged period of time
The tradition has persisted for centuries in this region.