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IELTS word

persist

/pΙ™rˈsΙͺst/verb

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English definition

to continue despite difficulty

Common phrases / collocations

  1. persist in
  2. continue to persist
  3. problem persists

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    She persisted despite the heavy rain.

  2. 2.

    If symptoms persist, seek advice.

  3. 3.

    He persisted with the experiment.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A determined long-distance runner continues through heavy rain.
to continue despite difficulty
1rain slows runners
2one runner continues
difficult weather→keeps going