GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

last match results

Found one definition

1.       
   Persist , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Persisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Persisting.] [L. persistere; per + sistere to stand or be fixed, fr. stare to stand: cf. F. persister. See Per-, and Stand.] To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy.
   1913 Webster
   If they persist in pointing their batteries against particular persons, no laws of war forbid the making reprisals.
   Addison.
   
   1913 Webster
   Some positive, persisting fops we know,
   Who, if once wrong, will needs be always so.
   Pope.
   
   1913 Webster
   That face persists.
   It floats up; it turns over in my mind.
   Mrs. Browning.
   
   1913 Webster
   Syn. -- See Persevere, and Insist.
   1913 Webster