Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Persist

Cease

The most appropriate antonym of the word "persist" is cease.

• Persist means "to continue in something despite opposition, obstacles, or discouragement."
• Cease means "to stop or bring to an end."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "persist."

• Remain means "to stay in a particular place or condition."
• Continue means "to go on or keep going in a particular way or direction."
• Insist means "to demand or request something in a firm or forceful way."