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exist (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Latin; Origin: exsistere 'to come into being, exist', from sistere 'to stand']
to happen or be present in a particular situation or place
::The custom of arranged marriages still exists in many countries.
::Opportunities exist for students to gain sponsorship.
::Stop pretending that the problem doesn't exist.
::The club will cease to exist if financial help is not found.
to be real or alive
::Do fairies really exist?
::Tom acts as if I don't exist at times.
to stay alive, especially in a difficult situation when you do not have enough money, food etc
-synonym survive survive exist on
::The hostages existed on bread and water for over five months.