1. To remain in a state, or place; to abide for any time indefinitely.
The multitude continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. Mat 15.
2. To last; to be durable; to endure; to be permanent.
Thy kingdom shall not continue. 1 Sam 13.
3. To persevere; to be steadfast or constant in any course.
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. John 8.
CONTINUE, v.t.
1. To protract; not to cease from or to terminate.
O continue thy loving kindness to them that know thee. Psa 36.
2. To extend from one thing to another; to produce or draw out in length. Continue the line from A to B. Let the line be continued to the boundary.
3. To persevere in; not to cease to do or use; as, to continue the same diet.
4. To hold to or unite. [Not used.]
The navel continues the infant to its mother.
