survive

Definition

Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman survivre, Old French survivre, from Late Latin supervivere (“to outlive”), from Latin super (“over”) + vivere (“to live”), akin to vita (“life”). See vivid. Compare devive, revive.

Example Sentences

• "Whether by a miracle or by good luck, all twenty passengers survived."
• "This town has been hit by two hurricanes, but it survives."
• "Whether by a miracle or by good luck, all twenty passengers survived the crash."

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