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perpetuate
[ per-pech-oo-eyt ]
/ pərˈpɛtʃ uˌeɪt /
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Definition of perpetuate
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.
OTHER WORDS FOR perpetuate
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Origin of perpetuate
OTHER WORDS FROM perpetuate
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH perpetuate
perpetrate, perpetuateWords nearby perpetuate
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How to use perpetuate in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for perpetuate
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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