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PERSISTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Persists.

Persists - as a verb

Continue to exist

Example: "These stories die hard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endureprevailrun
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be persistent, refuse to stop

Example: "He persisted to call me every night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hang inhang onhold onpersevere
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear oncontinuepreserveuphold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stay behind

Example: "The smell stayed in the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remainstay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Despite facing numerous obstacles, he persists in pursuing his dreams."
"The problem still persists despite our best efforts to solve it."
"She persists in believing that everything will turn out fine."
"The pain persists even after taking medication."
"His bad habit persists despite repeated warnings."
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Word Game Points

Is PERSISTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, persists is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERSISTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PERSISTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, persists is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERSISTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PERSISTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, persists is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERSISTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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