LAPSING Antonyms

• remaining in force or being carried on without letup

• persisting for a long time

• lasting a long time

• patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble

• continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

• retained; not shed

• existing for a long time

• lasting a long time without change

• quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

• relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit

• still in existence

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• supply with necessities and support

• state categorically

• have and exercise

• maintain for use and service

• maintain by writing regular records

• state or assert

• support against an opponent

• stick to correctly or closely

• lengthen or extend in duration or space

• undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

• provide with nourishment

• supply with necessities and support

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• admit as valid

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts