continue vs perpetuate

continue

verb
  • To make last; to prolong. 

  • To make a continuation bet. 

  • To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc. 

  • To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity). 

  • To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay. 

  • To resume. 

  • To adjourn, prorogue, put off. 

noun
  • An option allowing the player to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost, while retaining their progress. 

perpetuate

verb
  • To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion. 

  • To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce. 

  • To record (the testimony of a witness) which may be lost before a matter comes to trial. 

adj
  • Perpetual, or made perpetual; continued for an indefinite time. 

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