To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
To cause to persist; make permanent.
To go on stubbornly or resolutely.
To repeat an utterance.
To continue to exist.