PERSEVERATE
/pəːˈsɛvəɹeɪt/
11 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of PERSEVERATE
(instransitive) To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.
To cause the perseveration of (a given reflex or response).
Word Details
Is PERSEVERATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PERSEVERATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PERSEVERATE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PERSEVERATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | r | s | e | v | e | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERSEVERATE
100 words from the letters in PERSEVERATE
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How to Use PERSEVERATE in Word Games
PERSEVERATE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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