persist
intermediateB2/pərˈsɪst/ · per-sist
To continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, or course of action.
Meanings
To continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, or course of action.
کسی حالت، مقصد، یا عمل میں مستقل طور پر جاری رہنا۔
اصرار کرنا
isarar karna
Common Collocations
- persist in efforts
- persist with a task
- persist despite obstacles
Example Sentences
She decided to persist in her studies despite the challenges.
اس نے چیلنجز کے باوجود اپنے مطالعے میں اصرار کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne challenges ke bawajood apne mutaalay mein isarar karne ka faisla kiya.
They continued to persist in their quest for knowledge.
انہوں نے علم کی تلاش میں اصرار کرنا جاری رکھا۔
Unhoon ne ilm ki talash mein isarar karna jaari rakha.
Despite the odds, he chose to persist until he achieved his goals.
اس نے مشکلات کے باوجود اصرار کرنے کا انتخاب کیا جب تک کہ وہ اپنے مقاصد حاصل نہ کر لے۔
Us ne mushkilat ke bawajood isarar karne ka intikhab kiya jab tak ke woh apne maqasid hasil na kar le.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a persistent raindrop that keeps falling.
Imagine a runner who keeps going despite exhaustion.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے ، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense it could take my breath away; many of my wishes came true, yet still, I find them too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بتھرا چاول ہمیشہ ابلتا ہے
Bithra chawal hamesha ubalta hai
A persistent effort always yields results.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "persistere" — to stand firm
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Latin through Middle English, retaining its meaning of steadfastness or continuation.