perdure

verb

(ˌ)pər-ˈdu̇r How to pronounce perdure (audio)
Definition of perdurenext
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state in so many ways, the influence and legacy of the Roman empire perdures to this very day

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perdure
  1. remain
  2. continue
  3. last
  4. persist
Verb
  • This area is designated a blue zone because of its high percentage of residents aged 90 and older, a statistic that has remained consistent over the past 150 years.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
  • Safety officials investigate building The cause of the roof collapse remains under investigation, Bradenton officials said Sunday afternoon.
    — Ryan Ballogg July 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of remain
Verb
  • Both will continue group activities until their respective dates, with Pledis requesting fans not to visit enlistment ceremonies.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The bank said Thailand is being weighed down by falling gold prices and lower real interest rates, while Indonesia continues to face concerns over policy uncertainty and governance despite measures aimed at attracting foreign capital.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Wilson said FishHouse reefs are built to last for decades with no detrimental effects to the ecosystem.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • He was interviewed in London during a process which lasted two days and several hours.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of last
Verb
  • Heat may stick around Heat might persist into the last week of July.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • The longer this imbalance persists, the greater the opportunity for Chinese economic penetration into the Russian Far East and Eastern Siberia.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of persist
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