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
Not only do fears of exclusion affect the well-being of adolescents, but so does the comparative culture perpetuated by social media.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
“Defendant’s lies to the victim clients perpetuated Girardi’s theft in real time.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
The company had "perpetuated an enormous failure on the Australian people" and would face "significant consequences", she said.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025
Nineteenth-century news media perpetuated the belief that young women were passive, incapable of deep thought or deep deception.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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