Verbs for Existence

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Today is her birthday.

to have your home somewhere specific

She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities.

to live for a longer period than another individual

She managed to outlive her younger sister by several years.

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

Many believe that extraterrestrial life might exist somewhere in the universe.

to exist together in the same location or period, without necessarily interacting

Dinosaurs and early mammals once coexisted during the Mesozoic era.

(typically of unmarried couples) to live together in the same residence

They decided to cohabit before getting married to see if they were compatible.

to exist before a specific event, object, or condition

The ancient trees in the forest pre-existed the development of the new park.

to remain in a particular place

The weather is too unpredictable, so it's better to stay indoors.

to stay in the same state or condition

Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic.

to remain in a location while others depart

The brave firefighter stayed behind in the burning building to ensure everyone was safely evacuated.

to remain in a place longer than originally intended, often with the expectation of waiting for something to happen or for someone to arrive

You can leave if you want, but I’m going to stick around for a while.

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

Despite his injury, the athlete persisted in training for the marathon.

to stay somewhere longer because one does not want to leave

After the final bell rang, the students decided to linger in the school courtyard.

being the final one in a sequence

We missed the last train home, so we had to call a taxi.