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Definition perpetuate in American English

perpetuate verb

[transitive] verb
/pərˈpetʃueɪt/
1

to make something such as a situation or process continue, especially one that is wrong, unfair, or dangerous

Example

Current economic policy only serves to perpetuate the divide between the rich and the poor.

Synonyms and related words
prolong draw out perpetuate
Definition perpetuate in American English