Synonyms for

Subsist

Verb / sʌˈbsɪst / Another word for subsist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to stay alive by getting the things that are needed for life

Synonyms & similar words

exist survive live survive exist live thrive endure persist continue remain stay sustain support maintain prosper flourish manage cope surmount overcome withstand tolerate

Example sentences

  1. The animal subsists on a diet of grass and leaves.
  2. The family had to subsist on very little money for a while.
  3. The plant can subsist in harsh weather conditions.
  4. The homeless man had to subsist on donations from strangers.
  5. The villagers subsisted by fishing in the nearby river.

Quotes

  • We subsist on the air of publicity, and like it too. -John Keats
  • I subsist on the rays of the moon when the sun is not available. -Amit Abraham
  • He who is satisfied with what he has, subsists from day to day, and walks up and down with a jest among his friends. -Hesiod

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