- F. continuer, L. continuare-tinuatum, to connect, continue, fr. continuus. See Continuous, and cf. Continuate
- To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.Here to continue, and build up here A growing empire.They continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat.
- To be permanent or durable; to endure; to last.But now thy kingdom shall not continue.
- To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere; to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a particular condition, course, or series of actions; as, the army continued to advance.If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.To persevere; persist. See Persevere.
