01 v. i. To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against oppo…
imp. & p. p.
Persisted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Persisting
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To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy.“If they persist in pointing their batteries against particular persons, no laws of war forbid the making reprisals.” — Addison.“Some positive, persisting fops we know, Who, if once wrong, will needs be always so.” — Pope.“That face persists. It floats up; it turns over in my mind.” — Mrs. Browning.