Survive \Sur*vive"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Survived; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Surviving.] [F. survivre, L. supervivere; super over
   + vivere to live. See Super-, and Victuals.]
   To live beyond the life or existence of; to live longer than;
   to outlive; to outlast; as, to survive a person or an event.
   --Cowper.
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         I'll assure her of
         Her widowhood, be it that she survive me,
         In all my lands and leases whatsoever.   --Shak.
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