How do you pronounce perpetuate?

perpetuate is pronounced as /pərˈpetʃueɪt/.

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perpetuate

🔄perpetuate

verb

/pərˈpetʃueɪt/

perpetual perpetuity

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Meaning

to make something continue indefinitely

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Make something continue indefinitely. To preserve from extinction or oblivion.

Example Sentences

This law will perpetuate inequality in society.

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

Discrimination should not be perpetuated in modern society.

Synonyms

sustain, maintain, preserve, continue, prolong

Entry 1

sustain, maintain, preserve, continue, prolong

Entry 2

sustain, maintain, preserve

Entry 3

sustain, maintain, prolong

Antonyms

end, terminate, abolish, eliminate, stop, cease, halt

Entry 1

end, terminate, abolish

Entry 2

eliminate, stop, cease

Entry 3

cease, halt, terminate

Collocations

perpetuate a myth, perpetuate inequality, perpetuate violence

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