perpetuate
IPA: pɝpˈɛtʃʌweɪt
verb
- (transitive) To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.
- (law) To record (the testimony of a witness) which may be lost before a matter comes to trial.
- (transitive) To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.
adjective
- (archaic except poetic) Perpetual, or made perpetual; continued for an indefinite time.
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Examples of "perpetuate" in Sentences
- It perpetuates the memory of the medieval shrine.
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