Perpetuate: meaning, definitions and examples
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perpetuate
[ pərˈpetʃueɪt ]
continue existence
To perpetuate means to cause something to continue or last indefinitely. It often refers to the preservation of an idea, custom, or situation, allowing it to endure through time.
Synonyms
carry on, maintain, preserve, sustain
Examples of usage
- The organization works to perpetuate local traditions.
- Efforts to perpetuate cultural heritage are vital.
- Their actions may inadvertently perpetuate the issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "perpetuate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perpetuar
🇮🇳 स्थायी बनाना
🇩🇪 verewigen
🇮🇩 mengekalkan
🇺🇦 увічнювати
- зберігати
- підтримувати
🇵🇱 utrwalać
🇯🇵 永続させる
🇫🇷 pérenniser
🇪🇸 perpetuar
- perpetuar
- mantener
🇹🇷 sürdürülebilir hale getirmek
🇰🇷 영속시키다
🇸🇦 يخلد
🇨🇿 uchovávat
🇸🇰 zachovávať
🇨🇳 延续
🇸🇮 ohraniti
🇮🇸 varðveita
🇰🇿 мәңгілік ету
🇬🇪 დასახლებულება
🇦🇿 daimi etmək
🇲🇽 perpetuar
Etymology
The word 'perpetuate' originated from the Latin word 'perpetuare', which means 'to make perpetual', derived from 'perpetuus' meaning 'continuous' or 'uninterrupted'. The use of 'perpetuate' in English dates back to the early 17th century. In its early usage, it primarily referred to the action of making something eternal or everlasting. Over time, the application of the term has expanded to encompass various contexts, including social, cultural, and environmental preservation. The evolution of its meaning reflects the changing attitudes towards continuity and legacy in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the desire to sustain what is valuable for future generations.