Persist

German Meaning

bestehen

anhalten

beharren

fortdauern

ausharren

fortwähren

nicht locker lassen

unbeirrt fortfahren

English Meaning

  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.