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persist in vs retain

retain vs persist in

persist in and retain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
persist in No No Yes No
retain No No Yes No
persist in (verb) retain (verb)
do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop keep in one's mind
secure and keep for possible future use or application
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
hold back within
Difference between persist in and retain

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