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perpetuate

Pronunciation: /pəˈpɛtʃʊeɪt, -tjʊ-/
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Definition of perpetuate

verb

[with object]
  • make (something) continue indefinitely:the confusion was perpetuated through inadvertence a monument to perpetuate the memory of those killed in the war

Derivatives

perpetuance

noun

perpetuation

Pronunciation: /-ˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

perpetuator

noun

Origin:

early 16th century: from Latin perpetuat- 'made permanent', from the verb perpetuare, from perpetuus 'continuing throughout' (see perpetual)

On the difference between perpetuate and perpetrate, see perpetrate (usage).

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