perseverate Meaning & Definition
What Does Perseverate Mean?
As a verb, perseverate means To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended. It is also used to mean To cause the perseveration of (a given reflex or response).
Perseverate in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pə(ɹ)ˈsɛvəɹeɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | obsess, keep on and harp |
| Verb forms | perseverates, perseverating, perseverated |
Perseverate Definition (Verb)
- To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.
- To cause the perseveration of (a given reflex or response).
Verb
- (instransitive) To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.
Synonyms of Perseverate
Perseverate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Perseverate
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Perseverate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
perseverate (third-person singular simple present perseverates, present participle perseverating, simple past and past participle perseverated)
Origin of Perseverate
Back-formation from perseveration. Doublet of persevere.
Perseverate Pronunciation
Perseverate is pronounced //pə(ɹ)ˈsɛvəɹeɪt// and has 1 syllable.
Perseverate: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is perseverate?
Perseverate is a verb.
What is another word for perseverate?
Close synonyms of perseverate are obsess, keep on and harp. See the full list of perseverate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of perseverate?
The past tense of perseverate is perseverated. The present participle is perseverating.