- Continued
- Continue Con*tin"ue, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Continued}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Continuing}.] [F. continuer, L. continuare,
-tinuatum, to connect, continue, fr. continuus. See
{Continuous}, and cf. {Continuate}.]
1. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in
connection with; to abide; to stay.
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Here to continue, and build up here A growing empire. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
They continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. --Matt. xv. 32. [1913 Webster]
2. To be permanent or durable; to endure; to last. [1913 Webster]
But now thy kingdom shall not continue. --1 Sam. xiii. 14. [1913 Webster]
3. To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere; to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a particular condition, course, or series of actions; as, the army continued to advance. [1913 Webster]
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. --John viii. 31.
Syn: To persevere; persist. See {Persevere}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.