perpetuated
Americanadjective
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constantly circulated or repeated, practiced, carried on, etc..
The media certainly profits from the perpetuated myth that skinny equals healthy.
Illiteracy can cause a perpetuated cycle of poverty and low quality of life.
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preserved from extinction or oblivion; kept alive.
Monuments are not only a cultural attraction, but the perpetuated memory of people and events.
verb
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Origin of perpetuated
First recorded in 1610–20; perpetuate + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; perpetuate + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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There is a bizarre universe built around the prestige and untouchability of the court that is first and foremost perpetuated by the people on the court.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
The Church Committee stopped short of concluding that Cointelpro deliberately perpetuated extremism, but its report made clear that blurring the line between monitoring and participation might have encouraged informants to keep the activity going.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“At the time,” Nacua posted on Instagram, “I had no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
Siddiq said a meeting "might also help clear up the misunderstanding perpetuated by the Anti-Corruption Commission in Dhaka".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
Comrade Pillai, grateful for the misunderstanding, perpetuated it.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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