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   continue

   /kənˈtɪnjuː/

   verb

   • 1. persist in an activity or process: "he was unable to continue with his job" Similar carry on withgo on withkeep on withproceed withpursuepersist in/withpress on withpersevere in/withkeep upkeep atpush on withnot stopnot give upstay withinformal:stick with/atsoldier on withstick to one's gunsOpposite stopdiscontinueabandon
   • ▪ remain in existence or operation: "discussions continued throughout the year" Similar go oncarry onextendrun ondrag onkeep upholdprevailsubsistlastendurego onbe prolongedlive onsurviveabideOpposite stopcease
   • ▪ remain in a specified position or state: "they have indicated their willingness to continue in office" Similar remainstaycarry onkeep going
   • ▪ carry on with (something that one has begun): "the Archive has continued its programme of research" Similar maintainkeep upsustainkeep goingkeep alivepreserveprolongextendprotractperpetuateretainOpposite break offsuspend
   • ▪ carry on travelling in the same direction: "they continued northwards to Glasgow"
   • 2. recommence or resume after interruption: "we continue the story from the point reached in Chapter 1" Similar resumepick uptake upcarry on withreturn tostart/begin againpick up the threadspick up where one left offformal:recommenceOpposite end
   • ▪ carry on speaking after a pause or interruption: "I told him he was obstructing the enquiry and he let me continue"
   • ▪ postpone or adjourn (a legal proceeding): "the case was continued without a finding until August 2"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French continuer, from Latin continuare, from continuus (see continuous).

   Derivatives

   • 1. continuable adjective
   • 2. continuer noun

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   What does continue mean?

   • continuar, retomar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CONTINUE definition: 1. to keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if something continues?

   • If something continues or if you continue it, it does not stop happening. He insisted that the conflict would continue until conditions were met for a ceasefire. [VERB] But as the investigation continued, the plot began to thicken. [VERB] Outside the building people continue their vigil, huddling around bonfires. [VERB noun]

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   Where does the word continue come from?

   • Coming into English through French, continue ultimately comes from the Latin continuāre, meaning “to make all one, join together, connect.” This verb could also mean, much like its English derivative, “to carry on, draw out, prolong, last”—that is, to continue. The Latin verb continuāre is formed from the adjective continuus.

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   What does it mean if you continue in your word?

   • To continue in a particular condition or course means to persevere, abide, endure, persist, or keep up a series of actions. It also means to carry onward, prolong, produce, add to, or draw out in length. For example, 'If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed'.

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   What does it mean to continue an activity?

   • To continue an activity is to keep it going, either with or without interruption. If you ask the newspaper to continue delivering your paper while you are on vacation, you want to receive all the news while you’re away. The verb continue is related to the word continuous, from the Latin word continuare, meaning “join together” or “connect.”

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   When did continue come into English?

   • Continue entered English around 1300–50. Coming into English through French, continue ultimately comes from the Latin continuāre, meaning “to make all one, join together, connect.” This verb could also mean, much like its English derivative, “to carry on, draw out, prolong, last”—that is, to continue.

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   to keep happening or to keep doing something without stopping: [ + to infinitive ] If it continues to rain, we may have to cancel the outdoor concert. [ + to infinitive ] I will continue to say what I believe. They continued hoping there would be additional survivors.

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   1. to remain in existence or effect; last; endure. the war continued for five years. 2. to go on in a specified course of action or condition; persist. to continue to mourn. 3. to go on or extend; stretch. the road continues to the highway.

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   to keep happening or to keep doing something without stopping: [ + to infinitive ] If it continues to rain, we may have to cancel the outdoor concert. [ + to infinitive ] I will continue to say what I believe. They continued hoping there would be additional survivors.

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   Nov 1, 2012 · The meaning of CONTINUE is to maintain without interruption a condition, course, or action. How to use continue in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Continue.

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   Continue definition: to go on after suspension or interruption. See examples of CONTINUE used in a sentence.

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   verb. do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop. “We continued our research into the cause of the illness” synonyms: persist in.

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   CONTINUE definition: 1. to keep happening, existing, or doing something: 2. to start doing or saying something again…. Learn more.