Persist Definition & Meaning
persist
- verb
- continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
- be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
- stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up"
"Persist" in song lyrics
See how persist is used in real songs:
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"yo you should know it's kinda persist"
Eazy-E f/ M.C. Ren — I'mma Break It Down -
"Stagnate nonsense but if you persist"
Jeru the Damaja — Come Clean -
"I overlooked 'em but they still wanted to persist"
Kid Capri f/ Biz Markie — You Know My Style
Words that rhyme with persist
Usage tips for "persist"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "persist" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for persist to find words that pair well.
Use "persist" in a verse
Now that you know what "persist" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does persist mean?
- continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures" be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions" stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up"
- What part of speech is persist?
- Persist is a verb.
- How many definitions does persist have?
- Persist has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).