Perpetuates Meaning in English
word · lemma: perpetuate
pɝˈpɛtʃəˌweɪts
per-PECH-uh-wayts
pəpˈɛtʃuːˌeɪts
puh-PETCH-oo-ayts
Definition
To make something continue or last for a long time, often something negative such as a problem or stereotype.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or academic. Often used for negative things that continue over time—'perpetuates a myth', 'perpetuates inequality'. Not for everyday actions. Collocates with 'problem', 'cycle', 'stereotype', 'violence', etc.
Spanish: perpetúaPortuguese (BR): perpetuaPortuguese (PT): perpetuaChinese (Simplified): 使持续存在 - 使永久化Chinese (Traditional): 使持續存在 - 使永久化Hindi: स्थायी बनाता हैArabic: يُخَلِّد - يُؤَبِّدBengali: বাড়িয়ে তোলে - চিরস্থায়ী করে - দীর্ঘস্থায়ী করে তোলেRussian: увековечивает - поддерживает (негативное)Japanese: 永続させる - 続けさせるVietnamese: duy trì - kéo dài - làm tồn tại mãiKorean: 지속시키다 - 영속화하다Turkish: sürdürmek - devam ettirmek - kalıcı kılmakUrdu: برقرار رکھنا - دائمی بناناIndonesian: mempertahankan - melanggengkan - memperpanjang (hal negatif)
Example Sentences
This story perpetuates old stereotypes.
basic
Telling rumors perpetuates misunderstandings.
basic
His actions perpetuate the cycle of violence.
basic
Ignoring the problem only perpetuates it.
natural
Sometimes, tradition perpetuates unfair treatment.
natural
Media coverage often perpetuates certain ideas in society.
natural