persistently
adv. manneradv. to do something again and again, even if it is difficult or if people try to stop you.
adv. continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition; occurring repeatedly over a prolonged period.
He persistently asked for a promotion until he got one.
The local community has persistently campaigned for a new library despite several budget cuts from the city council.
The witness persistently maintained her version of events throughout the cross-examination, refusing to be rattled by the defense attorney's aggressive questioning.
From persistent + -ly.
Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of a clause to emphasize duration and effort.
He is persistently to call me.He persistently calls me.Learners sometimes use 'persistently' with an infinitive like an adjective; it should modify the main verb directly.