persistere — meaning in English

English meaning

• persist verb To continue doing something despite difficulty or opposition.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

persistere is used for these senses in English:

• keep on (transitive, idiomatic) To persist or continue.
• stick (intransitive) Of snow, to remain frozen on landing.
• stick (dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.

persist — full definition

1. verb To continue doing something despite difficulty or opposition.
2. verb To continue existing.

stick — full definition

1. noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
2. noun A long, thin implement used for a specific purpose, such as a walking cane, a hockey stick, or a gear lever.
3. verb To become attached to a surface, usually with glue or something sticky.
4. verb To push a pointed object into something; to pierce.
5. verb To remain firm, loyal, or persistent, especially with "with" or "to."

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