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persist

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/pərˈsɪst/ · per-sist

To continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, or course of action.

Meanings

verbformal

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

Synonyms

perseverecontinuepersistمستقل رہناپائیدار رہناتگ و دو کرنا

Antonyms

give upyieldquitہار مانناچھوڑ دیناسامنہ نہیں کرنا

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.

Easily Confused With

persisting:Persisting suggests a continuous action, while 'persist' is often used in a more conditional context.

Word Family

persistence
nounاصرار
persistent
adjectiveاصراری
persistently
adverbاصراری طور پر

See Also

💡 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.