Continue (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Continued (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Continuing.] [F. continuer, L. continuare, -tinuatum, to connect, continue, fr. continuus. See Continuous, and cf. Continuate.] 1. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
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Here to continue, and build up here
A growing empire. Milton.
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They continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. Matt. xv. 32.
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2. To be permanent or durable; to endure; to last.
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But now thy kingdom shall not continue. 1 Sam. xiii. 14.
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3. 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.
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If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. John viii. 31.

Syn. -- To persevere; persist. See Persevere.
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