What is "persisted"

Persist \Per*sist"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Persisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Persisting.] [L. persistere; per + sistere to stand or be fixed, fr. stare to stand: cf. F. persister. See Per-, and Stand.] To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy.

If they persist in pointing their batteries against particular persons, no laws of war forbid the making reprisals.
--Addison.

Some positive, persisting fops we know, Who, if once wrong, will needs be always so.
--Pope.

That face persists. It floats up; it turns over in my mind.
--Mrs. Browning.

Syn: See Persevere, and Insist.

vb. (en-past of: persist)