survive
Pronunciation: [sərˈvaɪv]
Context: "life and existence"
(verb) to continue living after a difficult situation or event. It means you manage to stay alive even when things are very hard.
Example
After the storm, many animals were able to survive despite the destruction.
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Sadly, some plants did not survive the harsh winter conditions.
Example
What do you think it takes to survive in the wild?
Context: "relationships"
(verb) to continue to exist or remain in a relationship, business, or situation. It means that something continues even when it's facing challenges.
Example
Their friendship managed to survive despite the many challenges they faced.
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The company could not survive the financial crisis and had to shut down.
Example
How can a relationship survive tough times?
Context: "cultural preservation"
(verb) to continue to exist over time, especially when talking about ideas, traditions, or cultures. It means that something stays around and is still practiced or remembered.
Example
Many ancient traditions still survive in our modern society.
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Some languages are not surviving because people are not speaking them anymore.
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What traditions do you think will survive in the future?