Perpetuate Definition & Meaning

perpetuate
verb
  1. cause to continue or prevail; "perpetuate a myth"

"Perpetuate" in song lyrics

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  • "From what I bring out of my medical tray, perpetuate"
    Swollen Members f/ Rattlesnake Jones — Snake Bite

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