Persist
Persist verb - To continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Usage example: she persisted in her efforts and eventually got the job she wanted
Quit
Quit verb - To stop doing (something) permanently.
Usage example: her doctor told her it was high time she quit smoking
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- He eventually grew so frustrated that he quit football instead of persist in this exercise in futility.
Source: Took the Bad Film Seriously - Anyone Can Die: For the most part true, although the noble houses themselves persist until the player decides to quit.
Source: Video Game / Imperium Nova
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