persevere as in be persistent, refuse to stop
- "he persisted to call me every night"
- "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
Synonyms
- persistcontinue to exist; be persistent, refuse to stop; stay behind
- hang inbe persistent, refuse to stop
- hang onfix to; be persistent, refuse to stop; hold the phone line open
- hold onhold firmly ; stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments; be persistent, refuse to stop; hold the phone line open; retain possession of