1. to cause something to continue indefinitely or for a very long time
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘perpetuate’

Examples

• The unfair policy perpetuates inequality in the workplace.
• Social media sometimes perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
• This tradition perpetuates the memory of our ancestors.
• The cycle of poverty perpetuates itself across generations.
• Her research perpetuates outdated theories about learning.
• The museum perpetuates the cultural heritage of the region.