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perpetuate

verbgeneral usecommon/pɨɾpɨˈtwaɾ/per·pe·tu·ar

Definition

1

To make perpetual or long-lasting; to cause something to continue to exist for a long time or indefinitely.

Usage examples

The monument was erected to perpetuate the memory of the nation's heroes.
He wanted to perpetuate the family tradition by passing the craft on to his son.

Common combinations

perpetuate the memoryperpetuate the traditionperpetuate the legacyperpetuate itself