v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Continued p. pr. & vb. n. Continuing. ] [ F. continuer, L. continuare, -tinuatum, to connect, continue, fr. continuus. See Continuous, and cf. Continuate. ] 1. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay. [ 1913 Webster ]

Here to continue, and build up here
A growing empire. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

They continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. Matt. xv. 32. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To be permanent or durable; to endure; to last. [ 1913 Webster ]

But now thy kingdom shall not continue. 1 Sam. xiii. 14. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere; to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a particular condition, course, or series of actions; as, the army continued to advance. [ 1913 Webster ]

If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. John viii. 31.

Syn. -- To persevere; persist. See Persevere. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To unite; to connect. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

the use of the navel is to continue the infant unto the mother. Sir T. browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To protract or extend in duration; to preserve or persist in; to cease not. [ 1913 Webster ]

O continue thy loving kindness unto them that know thee. Ps. xxxvi. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]

You know how to make yourself happy by only continuing such a life as you have been long accustomed to lead. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To carry onward or extend; to prolong or produce; to add to or draw out in length. [ 1913 Webster ]

A bridge of wond'rous length,
From hell continued, reaching th' utmost orb
of this frail world. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To retain; to suffer or cause to remain; as, the trustees were continued; also, to suffer to live. [ 1913 Webster ]

And how shall we continue Claudio. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

p. p. & a. Having extension of time, space, order of events, exertion of energy, etc.; extended; protracted; uninterrupted; also, resumed after interruption; extending through a succession of issues, session, etc.; as, a continued story. “Continued woe.” Jenyns. “Continued succession.” Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

Continued bass (Mus.), a bass continued through an entire piece of music, while the other parts of the harmony are indicated by figures beneath the bass; the same as thorough bass or figured bass; basso continuo. [ It. ] --
Continued fever (Med.), a fever which presents no interruption in its course. --
Continued fraction (Math.), a fraction whose numerator is 1, and whose denominator is a whole number plus a fraction whose numerator is 1 and whose denominator is a whole number, plus a fraction, and so on. --
Continued proportion (Math.), a proportion composed of two or more equal ratios, in which the consequent of each preceding ratio is the same with the antecedent of the following one; as, 4 : 8 : 8 : 16 :: 16 : 32. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. Continuously. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who continues; one who has the power of perseverance or persistence. “Indulgent continuers in sin.” Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]

I would my horse had the speed of your tongue, and so good a continuer. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]