perpetuate
/pərˈpetʃuˌeɪt/
per · pet · u · ate
pər · ˈpetʃ · u · ˌeɪt
English Definition
v. to make something continue indefinitely
Significado en Español
perpetuar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm cho vĩnh viễn, duy trì
Show meaning in
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Example: ''per''(through) + ''petuate''(continue) → to perpetuate, make continue through time.
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “perpetuate”?
-
A
cease
-
B
diminish
-
C
preserve
-
D
destroy
Show answer
C — preserve.
“perpetuate” means v. to make something continue indefinitely
Common questions about “perpetuate”
What does “perpetuate” mean?
perpetuate — v. to make something continue indefinitely. In Chinese: 使永久化，使持续.
How do you pronounce “perpetuate”?
perpetuate is pronounced /pərˈpetʃuˌeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: per · pet · u · ate.
Is “perpetuate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. perpetuate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “perpetuate”?
Example: ''per''(through) + ''petuate''(continue) → to perpetuate, make continue through time.
