exist

 
Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzɪst, ɛg-/

verb

[no object]
  • 1have objective reality or being: dossiers existed on almost everyone of prominence there existed no organization to cope with espionage
  • occur or be found, especially in a particular place or situation: two conflicting stereotypes of housework exist in popular thinking
  • 2live, especially under adverse conditions: a minority of people exist on unemployment benefit alone how am I going to exist without you?

Origin:

early 17th century: probably a back-formation from existence