stay with

phrasal verb

stayed with; staying with; stays with

: to be remembered by and to continue to influence or affect (someone) in some way

The memory of that tragic day has stayed with her ever since.

: to continue using or doing (something)

Stay with the medication for a couple more days and see if the rash clears up.

I know the work is hard, but if you just stay with it for a while longer, it'll be done.

: to go or make progress at the same rate as (someone) : to keep even with (someone) in a race, competition, etc.

The other runners struggled to stay with the leader.

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Jermaine Jackson, married to Berry Gordy’s daughter Hazel, stayed with Motown as a solo artist, and little brother Randy Jackson took his place in the group. —

Al Shipley, SPIN, 16 Jan. 2025 However, if the fence had been left untouched for your neighbor’s sole use, full responsibility would have stayed with him. —

Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025 The moment has stayed with Scottie Montgomery, Campbell’s assistant head coach, for months. —

Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 Madison County, stay with us until after the election. —

Mark Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stay with