B2 noun محايد

persist

/pəˈsɪst/

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

أمثلة

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1

If the cough persists for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

If the cough continues for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

2

The committee decided to persist with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

The committee decided to continue with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

3

I don't know why you persist in wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

I don't know why you keep wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
persistence
Verb
persist
ظرف
persistently
صفة
persistent
مرتبط
persistency
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Per-Sister': A sister who 'persists' by constantly asking to borrow your clothes through the door.

اختبار سريع

If the rain _____, the outdoor concert will have to be moved inside.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: persists

أمثلة

1

If the cough persists for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

everyday

If the cough continues for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

2

The committee decided to persist with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

formal

The committee decided to continue with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

3

I don't know why you persist in wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

informal

I don't know why you keep wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

4

Research indicates that certain social inequalities persist even in highly developed economies.

academic

Research indicates that certain social inequalities continue to exist even in highly developed economies.

5

We must persist in our marketing efforts to capture a larger share of the market.

business

We must continue our marketing efforts to capture a larger share of the market.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
persistence
Verb
persist
ظرف
persistently
صفة
persistent
مرتبط
persistency

تلازمات شائعة

persist in doing something to continue doing something despite obstacles
persist with a plan to keep following a specific plan
symptoms persist medical signs that do not go away
problems persist issues that continue to happen
rumors persist stories that continue to be told despite lack of proof

العبارات الشائعة

persist in the face of

to continue despite a specific challenge

stubbornly persist

to refuse to stop in an annoying or firm way

persist to the end

to continue until the very conclusion

يُخلط عادةً مع

persist vs insist

Insist means to demand something forcefully, while persist means to continue an action or state over time.

persist vs persevere

Persevere almost always has a positive connotation (working hard toward a goal), whereas persist can be used for negative things like a disease or an annoying habit.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

When used for people, it often takes the preposition 'in' followed by a gerund (persist in lying). When used for things like weather or symptoms, it is usually used without an object.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'persist to do' (infinitive), but the correct pattern is 'persist in doing' (gerund).

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Per-Sister': A sister who 'persists' by constantly asking to borrow your clothes through the door.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'persistere', meaning 'to continue steadfastly,' which combines 'per' (throughly) and 'sistere' (to stand).

أنماط نحوية

Intransitive verb (does not require a direct object) Commonly followed by 'in' + -ing Third-person singular: persists; Past tense: persisted
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السياق الثقافي

In many Western cultures, 'persistence' is highly valued as a key personality trait for professional and personal success, often associated with the 'American Dream'.

اختبار سريع

If the rain _____, the outdoor concert will have to be moved inside.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: persists

كلمات ذات صلة

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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