permanecer — meaning in English
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English meaning
- keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
- linger verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
- remain verb To stay in the same place, condition, or state without changing.
- stay verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
- stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
Senses
permanecer is used for these senses in English:
- keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
- linger (intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
- remain To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
- stay (intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality.
- stick (intransitive) To remain loyal; to remain firm.
keep — full definition
- verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
- verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
- verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
- verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
- noun The central, most heavily fortified tower of a castle.
linger — full definition
- verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
- verb To continue to exist or persist for longer than expected, especially before fading away.