outlive

out·live

verb \ˌau̇t-ˈliv\

Definition of OUTLIVE

transitive verb

1

: to live beyond or longer than <outlived most of his friends> <outlive its usefulness>

2

: to survive the effects of <universities…outlive many political and social changes — J. B. Conant>

Examples of OUTLIVE

1. No mother wants to outlive her children.
2. He outlived his wife by 10 years.

First Known Use of OUTLIVE

15th century

Related to OUTLIVE

Synonyms: outlast, outwear

Related Words: survive; outstay; abide (beyond), endure (past), hold (past), hold out (past), last (beyond), persist (beyond); draw out, perpetuate; succeed

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Rhymes with OUTLIVE

forgive, misgive, relive, unlive