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Definition perpetuate in British English

perpetuate verb

[transitive] verb
/pə(r)ˈpetʃueɪt/
1

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

Example

Current policy only serves to perpetuate the old class divisions.

Synonyms and related words
draw out drag out spin out
Definition perpetuate in British English