persist

verb5

1. •
   To continue to exist.

   • Much of this prejudice, indeed, persists; for instance, in the heavy handicappings with which insurance companies saddle their West Indian policies, […] — 1868
2. •
   To cause to persist; make permanent.

   • This would not be saved after his session terminates because we don't have an actual user identity to allow us to persist the settings. — 2006
3. •
   To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
4. •
   To repeat an utterance.
5. •
   (no longer used) To continue to be; to remain.