Perpetuated Meaning in English

word · lemma: perpetuate

US

pɝˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪd

per-PETCH-uh-way-tid

UK

pəpˈɛtʃuːˌeɪtɪd

puh-PETCH-oo-ay-tid

Definition

To make something continue or last for a long time, often something negative or harmful.

Usage & Nuances

Often found in formal or academic contexts. Common with negative things: 'perpetuated a myth', 'perpetuated injustice'. Not used for simple continuation—implies causing something to stay longer than it should.

• Spanish: perpetuado
• Portuguese (BR): perpetuado
• Portuguese (PT): perpetuado
• Chinese (Simplified): 使持续存在 - 使永存
• Chinese (Traditional): 使持續存在 - 使永存
• Hindi: स्थायी किया गया
• Arabic: أبقى - جعله دائمًا
• Bengali: চিরস্থায়ী করা - স্থায়ী করা
• Russian: увековечивать - поддерживать (негативное)
• Japanese: 永続させる
• Vietnamese: kéo dài - duy trì (tiêu cực)
• Korean: 영속시키다 - 지속시키다 (부정적 의미)
• Turkish: sürdürmek (olumsuz anlamda) - devam ettirmek (kötü bir şeyi)
• Urdu: جاری رکھنا (منفی معنوں میں) - برقرار رکھنا (برائی یا غلطی)
• Indonesian: duy trì - kéo dài (điều tiêu cực)

Example Sentences

The rumor was perpetuated by social media.

basic

Old traditions are sometimes perpetuated without question.

basic

The problem was perpetuated by a lack of action.

basic

Outdated stereotypes are often perpetuated by movies and TV shows.

natural

Her actions only perpetuated the misunderstanding between the two groups.

natural

He didn't realize his words had perpetuated a hurtful rumor.

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