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perpetuate in Dutch

perpetuate in Dutch is vereeuwigen — perpetuate means to keep something going indefinitely, often something negative like a problem or stereotype.

perpetuate in Dutch

vereeuwigen
verb
(transitive) To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.

What does "perpetuate" mean?

  1. verb To keep something going indefinitely, often something negative like a problem or stereotype.
    "The film has been criticized for perpetuating outdated stereotypes."
  2. verb To preserve something so it is not forgotten.
    "The museum works to perpetuate the memory of the town's founders."

perpetuate in a sentence

  • The film has been criticized for perpetuating outdated stereotypes.
  • Low wages perpetuate the cycle of poverty in the region.
  • The museum works to perpetuate the memory of the town's founders.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "perpetuate" in Dutch?

"perpetuate" in Dutch is vereeuwigen. perpetuate means: To keep something going indefinitely, often something negative like a problem or stereotype.

How do you use "perpetuate" in a sentence?

Example: "The film has been criticized for perpetuating outdated stereotypes." In Dutch, "perpetuate" is vereeuwigen.

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