Perpetuate
As a verb perpetuate means to continue something. This word has both positive and negative connotations. It means to preserve something from extinction or oblivion. On the other hand, it also means to make an undesirable situation or a belief continue indefinitely.
Origin
The word perpetuate’ has been derived from the Latin word perpetuus meaning continuous and universal.
Usage
1. Stereotypical images propagated in the media further perpetuate gender biases.
2. Biologists are taking efforts to perpetuate species in danger of extinction.
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