exist
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
verb
- To be real or to have a place in the world; to be present in reality.
- The problem still exists despite our efforts to fix it.
- Does life exist on other planets?
- Dinosaurs no longer exist on Earth.
- To live, especially under difficult conditions or with limited resources.
- Many families exist on very little money.
- She existed on coffee and sandwiches during the busy exam week.
- The refugees existed in temporary shelters for months.