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perpetuate
verbgeneral usecommon/pɨɾpɨˈtwaɾ/per·pe·tu·ar
Definition
1To 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.”
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perpetuate the memoryperpetuate the traditionperpetuate the legacyperpetuate itself