perpetuate

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Verb perpetuate has 1 sense

perpetuate - cause to continue or prevail; "perpetuate a myth"
--₁ is one way to continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve

Derived form: noun perpetuation₁
Sample sentence:
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Perpetuate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make something continue indefinitely; to cause to be remembered or celebrated.

Senses:

1. Maintain: To continue or preserve a situation or condition.

Example sentence: The government's policies are only perpetuating the economic inequality in the country.

2. Continue: To extend the existence or duration of something.

Example sentence: The tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving dinner perpetuates in many families across generations.

3. Preserve: To keep a belief, myth, or legend alive over a long period of time.

Example sentence: Folklore and storytelling are essential in perpetuating cultural heritage.

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