Persist in doing Meaning in English
expression
pɝˈsɪst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈduɪŋ
per-SIST in DOO-ing
pəsˈɪst/ /ˈɪn/ /dˈuːɪŋ
puh-SIST in DOO-ing
Definition
To continue firmly or stubbornly with an action, even when it is difficult or others want you to stop.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used to stress determination (sometimes in a negative tone, suggesting stubbornness). Usually followed by a gerund: 'persist in asking'. Not the same as just 'persist', which can stand alone.
Spanish: insistir en hacer - persistir en hacerPortuguese (BR): insistir em fazer - persistir em fazerPortuguese (PT): insistir em fazer - persistir em fazerChinese (Simplified): 坚持做Chinese (Traditional): 堅持做Hindi: कुछ करते रहना - किसी काम पर डटे रहनाArabic: الإصرار على القيام بـBengali: জেদ করে করা - অবিচলভাবে করাRussian: упорствовать в (чём-л.) - настойчиво продолжать (делать что-л.)Japanese: 〜し続ける（強い意志で） - 頑固に〜し続けるVietnamese: kiên trì làm - cố chấp làmKorean: 고집스럽게 계속하다 - 끈질기게 하다Turkish: inatla yapmak - ısrarla devam etmekUrdu: ضد پر ڈٹے رہنا - اصرار کے ساتھ کرناIndonesian: terus-menerus melakukan - bersikeras melakukan
Example Sentences
He always persists in doing his homework, even when he is tired.
basic
If you persist in doing that, you might get into trouble.
basic
She persists in doing the same mistake again and again.
basic
Why do you persist in doing things your own way, even when it doesn't work?
natural
They persisted in doing what they believed was right, despite criticism.
natural
No matter how much we asked him to stop, he persisted in doing it.
natural