persist
/pərˈsɪst/
per · sist
pər · ˈsɪst
English Definition
v. continue, last
Significado en Español
persistir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiên trì, dai dẳng
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Example Sentence
If you persist, you’ll succeed.
如果你坚持就会成功。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
persist(insist)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “persist”?
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A
continue
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B
refuse
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C
cease
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D
forget
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A — continue.
“persist” means v. continue, last
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Even after many painful failures, she chose to ______ until she succeeded.
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A
quit
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B
surrender
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C
stop
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D
persist
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D — persist.
“persist” means v. continue, last
Common questions about “persist”
What does “persist” mean?
persist — v. continue, last. In Chinese: 坚持，持续.
How do you pronounce “persist”?
persist is pronounced /pərˈsɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: per · sist.
How do you use “persist” in a sentence?
If you persist, you’ll succeed. (如果你坚持就会成功。)
What are synonyms for “persist”?
continue, persevere — all close in meaning to persist (v. continue, last).
Is “persist” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. persist appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “persist”?
persist(insist)
