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Persist (Verb)

Be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The coach persisted in trying to motivate his team to win the championship.
Despite being rejected multiple times, the job applicant persisted and continued to send out her resume.
She persisted in cooking the perfect cake, even after several failed attempts.
The environmental activists persisted and kept protesting until the government took action.
The young artist persisted in pursuing her dream of becoming a painter.

Stay behind; "The smell stayed in the room"; "The hostility remained long after they made up".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The chill in the air persisted long after the heater was turned on.
The unsettling feeling of being watched persisted even after I knew I was alone.
The rumors persisted in the town about the abandoned house.
A faint smell of smoke persisted in the room after the fire was extinguished.
The warmth of the sun persisted long after sunset in the well-insulated cabin.

Continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The legacy of Nelson Mandela will persist long after his passing, inspiring generations to come.
Despite being disproven, the myth that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis continues to persist in popular culture.
The legend of Bigfoot has persisted for centuries, captivating the imagination of the public.
Some ancient customs persist even in modern times, providing a connection to the past.
Many iconic songs from the 1960s still persist on playlists today, reminding listeners of a bygone era.