Definitions for subsist

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subsist sub·sist

Spelling: [suh b-sist]

IPA: /səbˈsɪst/

Subsist is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 81 anagrams from letters in subsist (bissstu).

Definitions for subsist

verb (used with object)

1. to provide sustenance or support for; maintain.

verb (used without object)

1. to exist; continue in existence.
2. to remain alive; live, as on food, resources, etc.
3. to have existence in, or by reason of, something.
4. to reside, lie, or consist (usually followed by in).
5. Philosophy. to have timeless or abstract existence, as a number, relation, etc. to have existence, especially independent existence.

Origin of subsist

1540-50; Latin subsistere to remain, equivalent to sub- sub- + sistere to stand, make stand; see stand

Examples for subsist

It is the property of five Tartar families, who subsist largely on its fruit.

And our hard-hearted rulers, with all their pride, can they subsist without us?

Those of us who are alive in the morning will subsist upon the enemy.

Her friendly relations with him continued to subsist even after his marriage.

She announced her intention to subsist on a diet of water and fish broth, an estimated 200-400 calories per day.

Why does our government think it's okay for them to subsist on french fries and soda?

He begins his days at 4:30 a.m., hits the gym by 5, appears to subsist on energy bars, and is said to be “calm, quite—and deadly.”

You ask me why, tho' ill at ease Within this region I subsist?

It is said that a person can subsist longer upon them than upon any other kind.

How,” Parson Lute demanded, with a start, “does she––ah––subsist?