Perpetuating: meaning, definitions and examples

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perpetuating

 

[ pərˈpɛtʃuˌeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

continuing

To perpetuate means to cause something to continue indefinitely, often by maintaining a particular situation or condition. It can also refer to preserving or prolonging something, especially a belief, culture, or tradition.

Synonyms

continue, maintain, preserve, prolong, sustain

Examples of usage

  • He perpetuated the false idea that she was to blame.
  • The government's policies perpetuate social inequality.
  • She perpetuated the family tradition of baking homemade pies.
Context #2 | Verb

supporting

To perpetuate can also mean to support or uphold something, typically a belief or idea, in a way that helps it to survive or endure.

Synonyms

advocate, back, endorse, promote, uphold

Examples of usage

  • The organization is dedicated to perpetuating the values of democracy.
  • His actions perpetuated the notion of freedom and equality.

Translations

Translations of the word "perpetuating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perpetuar

🇮🇳 स्थायी बनाना

🇩🇪 aufrechterhalten

🇮🇩 mempertahankan

🇺🇦 увічнювати

🇵🇱 utrwalać

🇯🇵 永続させる (えいぞくさせる)

🇫🇷 perpétuer

🇪🇸 perpetuar

🇹🇷 sürdürmek

🇰🇷 영속시키다 (yeong-sok-sikida)

🇸🇦 تخليد

🇨🇿 zachovávat

🇸🇰 udržiavať

🇨🇳 延续 (yánxù)

🇸🇮 ohranjati

🇮🇸 viðhalda

🇰🇿 мәңгілік ету

🇬🇪 გადარჩენა

🇦🇿 əbədiləşdirmək

🇲🇽 perpetuar

Word origin

The word 'perpetuate' comes from the Latin word 'perpetuatus', which is the past participle of 'perpetuare', meaning 'to continue without interruption'. The concept of perpetuating something has been present throughout history, whether it be traditions, beliefs, or ideologies. By perpetuating certain practices or ideas, societies aim to maintain continuity and stability over time.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,065, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.