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subsist [səbˈsɪst] vb (mainly intr)
1. (often foll by on) to be sustained; manage to live to subsist on milk 2. to continue in existence 3. (foll by in) to lie or reside by virtue (of); consist 4. (Philosophy) Philosophy a. to exist as a concept or relation rather than a fact b. to be conceivable 5. (tr) Obsolete to provide with support [from Latin subsistere to stand firm, from sub- up + sistere to make a stand] subsistent adj subsister n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
subsist verb stay alive, survive, keep going, make ends meet, last, live, continue, exist, endure, eke out an existence, keep your head above water, sustain yourself Almost every employee must moonlight simply to subsist. Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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