persist
BrE /pəˈsɪst/ AmE /pərˈsɪst/
verb en → es
past persisted pp persisted ing persisting
to continue trying to do something, especially when it is difficult or you have been doing it for a long time
perseverar, persistir en algo
- persist in (doing) sth
Collocations persist in trying · persist with an idea
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She persisted in her efforts to find a cure.
Ella persistió en sus esfuerzos para encontrar una cura.
to continue existing or staying the same, especially when this is surprising or annoying
permanecer, continuar siendo algo
- persist as sth
Collocations a problem persists · the situation persists
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The problem of poverty persists in many countries.
El problema de la pobreza persiste en muchos países.
Phrasal verbs
perseverar con algo, seguir intentando
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He persisted with his attempts to contact her.
Él persistió en sus intentos de ponerse en contacto con ella.
perseverar en algo, seguir insistiendo
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She persisted in her belief that she was right.
Ella persistió en su creencia de que tenía la razón.