to exist; continue in existence.

to remain alive; live, as on food, resources, etc.

to have existence in, or by reason of, something.

to reside, lie, or consist (usually fol. by in ).

Philosophy .

to have timeless or abstract existence, as a number, relation, etc.

to have existence, esp. independent existence.

to provide sustenance or support for; maintain.

verb

barely exist , be , breathe , continue , eke out a living , eke out an existence , endure , exist , get along * , get by * , hang in , hang on * , hang tough * , just make it , last , live , make ends meet , make it , manage , move , remain , remain alive , ride out * , scrape by , stay alive , stick it out , stick with it , survive , sustain , feed , maintain , stay , support