Close and Persist

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Close

Close verb - To come to an end.
Usage example: the services closed with a short prayer
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Synonyms for Close
Antonyms for Close
Persist is an antonym for close.
Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Persist

Persist verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.
Usage example: my headache persisted for almost the entire day
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Synonyms for Persist
Antonyms for Persist
Close is an antonym for persist.
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Common collocations

way close way persist way
times close times persist times

Both words in one sentence

  • The plans for the touring rotation to persist were changed when Viva Elvis, which had struggled at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, was forced to close.
    Source: Theatre / Zarkana
  • Magic: The Gathering: Though many individual creatures have abilities along these lines, the Undying mechanic from Innistrad exemplifies it best (with its predecessor, Persist, coming in a close second).
    Source: Staying Alive
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