1. caused something to continue indefinitely; made something last for a long time
Usage: past tense and past participle of perpetuate

Examples

• The myth was perpetuated by generations of storytellers.
• His actions perpetuated the cycle of violence in the community.
• The stereotype has been perpetuated by movies and television shows.
• She perpetuated her family’s tradition of volunteering at the shelter.
• The policy perpetuated inequality in the education system.
• Social media has perpetuated the spread of misinformation.
• The company perpetuated outdated business practices for decades.