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perpetuate

verb

pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Make something continue indefinitely. To preserve from extinction or oblivion.

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

Discrimination should not be perpetuated in modern society.

sustain, maintain, preserve, prolong

Entry 1

sustain, maintain, preserve

Entry 2

sustain, maintain, prolong

eliminate, stop, cease, halt, terminate

Entry 1

eliminate, stop, cease

Entry 2

cease, halt, terminate

To express strong disapproval of; to declare something as wrong or unacceptable.

to create, build, or cause something to happen

to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

to ask for information about something