Verbs: Non stative with duration meaning

Non stative verbs with inherent “duration” meaning.

Useful for continuative perfect.

Verb

Example

Continuative meaning

continue

The debate has continued for weeks.

remain in progress

endure

The tradition has endured for centuries.

continue despite difficulty or time

extend

The deadline has extended into next month.

continue beyond a boundary

last

The meeting has lasted three hours.

continue for a period of time

linger

The smell has lingered for hours.

remain present beyond an expected endpoint

persist

The problem has persisted for years.

continue despite attempts to change it

stretch

The negotiations have stretched for months.

extend over time

survive

The species has survived for millions of years.

continue to exist despite threats