perpetuate
/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ verb C1- To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.
- To record (the testimony of a witness) which may be lost before a matter comes to trial.
- To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.
Plural perpetuate · He/she/it perpetuates · Past perpetuated · Past participle perpetuated · -ing form perpetuating
Verb forms
- Base form
- perpetuate
- He/she/it
- perpetuates
- Past
- perpetuated
- Past participle
- perpetuated
- -ing form
- perpetuating
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