perpetuate
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Verb — To keep something going indefinitely, often something negative like a problem or stereotype.
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How to use perpetuate
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Etymology
From Latin perpetuare, "to make continue without interruption," from perpetuus ("perpetual").
Full origin of perpetuate →Frequently asked questions
What does “perpetuate” mean?
The word “perpetuate” means to keep something going indefinitely, often something negative like a problem or stereotype. In plain terms, to cause something to continue, especially something that probably shouldn't.
How do you pronounce “perpetuate”?
“Perpetuate” is pronounced puh-PEHT-shuu-ayt (/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “perpetuate” in a sentence?
Here is “perpetuate” used in a sentence: “Low wages perpetuate the cycle of poverty in the region.”
What part of speech is “perpetuate”?
“Perpetuate” is a verb.
Where does the word “perpetuate” come from?
The word “perpetuate” comes from Latin. From Latin perpetuare, "to make continue without interruption," from perpetuus ("perpetual").
Is “perpetuate” a common word?
“Perpetuate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “perpetuate” have?
“Perpetuate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to keep something going indefinitely, often something negative like a problem or stereotype.