perseverate
perseverate · perseverates · perseverated · perseverating
To persist in doing somethingTo persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.
UK/pəːˈsɛvəɹeɪt/US/pɚˈsɛvəˌɹeɪt/
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.
repeat a response after the cessation of the original stimulus
(transitive)To cause the perseveration of (a given reflex or response).
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Back-formation from perseveration. Doublet of persevere.Back-formation from perseveration. Doublet of persevere.
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Forms
perseverates, perseverating, perseverated, perseverated| Base form | perseverate · to perseverate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | perseverates |
| Present participle | perseverating |
| Past simple | perseverated |
| Past participle | perseverated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedperseveration
Derivedperseverator
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle