perpetuate
[ per-pech-oo-eyt ]
/ pərˈpɛtʃ uˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), per·pet·u·at·ed, per·pet·u·at·ing.
to make perpetual.
to preserve from extinction or oblivion: to perpetuate one's name.
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OTHER WORDS FROM perpetuate
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perpetuate
/ (pəˈpɛtjʊˌeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to cause to continue or prevailto perpetuate misconceptions
Derived forms of perpetuate
perpetuation, nounWord Origin for perpetuate
C16: from Latin perpetuāre to continue without interruption, from perpetuus perpetual
undefined perpetuate
See perpetrate
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