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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | exsistere 'to come into being, exist', from sistere 'to stand' |
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ex‧ist S3 W1
[intransitive not in progressive]
[intransitive not in progressive]1 to happen or be present in a particular situation or place : The custom of arranged marriages still exists in many countries. Opportunities exist for students to gain sponsorship. Stop pretending that the problem doesn't exist.
The custom of arranged marriages still exists in many countries.Opportunities exist for students to gain sponsorship.Stop pretending that the problem doesn't exist.2 to be real or alive : Do fairies really exist? Tom acts as if I don't exist at times.
Do fairies really exist?Tom acts as if I don't exist at times.3 to stay alive, especially in a difficult situation when you do not have enough money, food etc [= survive]
