PERSIST
Scrabble letter values: P3E1R1S1I1S1T1 = 9
Definition
- verb continue to exist. — synonyms: prevail, die_hard, run, endure
- verb be persistent, refuse to stop. — synonyms: persevere, hang_in, hang_on, hold_on
- verb stay behind. — synonyms: remain, stay
Examples
- “These stories die hard”
- “The legend of Elvis endures”
- “he persisted to call me every night”