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.
I'll assure her of Her widowhood, be it that she
survive me, In all my lands and leases whatsoever.
--Shak.