persisted

Definitions

Continued firmly or obstinately in an opinion, course of action, or purpose despite opposition or failure.

Continued to exist or endure over a period of time.

Examples

Despite the heavy rain, the protesters persisted in their march toward the city center.

The strange odor persisted in the room long after the windows had been opened.

Synonyms

continued endured remained lasted persevered stayed held on

Antonyms

ceased stopped discontinued quit ended halted gave up