perseverate

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Verb perseverate has 1 sense

perseverate - psychology: repeat a response after the cessation of the original stimulus; "The subjects in this study perseverated"
--₁ is one way to repeat, reiterate, ingeminate, iterate, restate, retell

Derived form: noun perseveration₂
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s

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Perseverate

Definition:

verb

1. to repeat or continue with a particular thought, behavior, or activity, often to an excessive or obsessive degree.

2. to persist or continue in an action, thought, or behavior despite obstacles or difficulties.

Samples Sentences:

She tends to perseverate on the negative aspects of her life, often causing unnecessary stress.
The child would perseverate over the smallest mistakes, constantly seeking reassurance and clarification.
Despite facing numerous setbacks, he managed to perseverate and eventually accomplished his goals.

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