Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

existir

verb
/ɛɡˈzɪstɪr/
Definition
To be, have life or reality.
Examples
  • Eu sei que você existe mesmo à distância. (I know that you exist even at a distance.)
  • A verdade existe em todas as culturas. (Truth exists in all cultures.)
  • Os sonhos existem para serem realizados. (Dreams exist to be fulfilled.)
Meaning
The act of being present or having presence in reality.
Synonyms
  • viver (to live)
  • ser (to be)
  • permanecer (to remain)
  • ocorrer (to occur)