perpetuate
verb/pɨɾpɨˈtwaɾ/medium
per·pe·tu·ar
Definition
To make perpetual or long-lasting; to cause something to continue to exist for a long time or indefinitely.
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 collocations
perpetuate the memoryperpetuate the traditionperpetuate the legacyperpetuate itself
Etymology
Do latim 'perpetuare', de 'perpetuus' (contínuo, eterno).