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    Continue , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Continued ; p. pr. & vb. n. Continuing.] [F. continuer, L. continuare, -tinuatum, to connect, continue, fr. continuus. See Continuous, and cf. Continuate.]
    1. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
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      Here to continue, and build up here
      A growing empire.
      Milton.

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      They continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat.
      Matt. xv. 32.

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    2. To be permanent or durable; to endure; to last.
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      But now thy kingdom shall not continue.
      1 Sam. xiii. 14.

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    3. To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere; to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a particular condition, course, or series of actions; as, the army continued to advance.
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      If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.
      John viii. 31.
      Syn. -- To persevere; persist. See Persevere.
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    Continue, v. t.
    1. To unite; to connect. [Obs.]
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      the use of the navel is to continue the infant unto the mother.
      Sir T. browne.

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    2. To protract or extend in duration; to preserve or persist in; to cease not.
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      O continue thy loving kindness unto them that know thee.
      Ps. xxxvi. 10.

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      You know how to make yourself happy by only continuing such a life as you have been long accustomed to lead.
      Pope.

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    3. To carry onward or extend; to prolong or produce; to add to or draw out in length.
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      A bridge of wond'rous length,
      From hell continued, reaching th' utmost orb
      of this frail world.
      Milton.

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    4. To retain; to suffer or cause to remain; as, the trustees were continued; also, to suffer to live.
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      And how shall we continue Claudio.
      Shak.

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