continue

continue, last, endure, abide, persist mean to exist over a period of time or indefinitely. continue applies to a process going on without ending.

• • the search for peace will continue

last, especially when unqualified, may stress existing beyond what is normal or expected.

• • buy shoes that will last

endure adds an implication of resisting destructive forces or agencies.

• • in spite of everything, her faith endured

abide implies stable and constant existing especially as opposed to mutability.

• • a love that abides through 40 years of marriage

persist suggests outlasting the normal or appointed time and often connotes obstinacy or doggedness.

• • the sense of guilt persisted