subsist

subsist is a   Verb

Definition:

[1] To be; to have existence; to inhere. And makes what happiness we justly call, Subsist not in the good of one, but all. Pope.

[2] To continue; to retain a certain state. Firm we subsist, yet possible to swerve. Milton.

[3] To be maintained with food and clothing; to be supported; to live. Milton. To subsist on other men`s charity. Atterbury.

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