per·sist 
/pɚˈsɪst/ verb
per·sists; per·sist·ed; per·sist·ing /pɚˈsɪst/ verb [no obj] 1 : to continue to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop
▪ She had turned him down for a date before, but he persisted and asked her again. ▪ The reporter persisted with his questioning. ▪ If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished. ▪ Must you persist in making that noise? 2 : to continue to occur or exist beyond the usual, expected, or normal time
▪ If the pain persists, see a doctor. ▪ Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now. ▪ Rumors persist that they are dating.
▪ She had turned him down for a date before, but he persisted and asked her again. ▪ The reporter persisted with his questioning. ▪ If you persist with this behavior, you will be punished. ▪ Must you persist in making that noise?
▪ If the pain persists, see a doctor. ▪ Doubts about the defendant's story have persisted for some time now. ▪ Rumors persist that they are dating.
