Perpetuate: alternatives and connections

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Perpetuate

To make perpetual; to cause to endure, or to be continued, indefinitely; to preserve from extinction or oblivion; to eternize.

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Continue 76% connected

To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Preserve 76% connected

To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Uphold 76% connected

To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.

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Eternize 76% connected

To make eternal or endless.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Protraction 74% connected

A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay; as, the protraction of a debate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Protraction 74% connected

A drawing out, or continuing; the act of delaying the termination of a thing; prolongation; continuance; delay; as, the protraction of a debate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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