continue to exist; These stories die hard; The legend of Elvis endures

[ Syn: prevail , die hard , run , endure ]

be persistent, refuse to stop; he persisted to call me every night; The child persisted and kept asking questions

[ Syn: persevere , hang in , hang on , hold on ]

stay behind; The smell stayed in the room; The hostility remained long after they made up

[ Syn: remain , stay ]