exist
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: exists · existed
Meaning · English
to be; have existence; have being or reality
Verb
Examples
Cognitive dissonance exists when a person possesses two cognitions, one of which is contradictory to the other
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “exist” mean?
to be; have existence; have being or reality
Is “exist” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.