Subsisting - definition of subsisting by The Free Dictionary Define subsisting subsisting synonyms, subsisting pronunciation, subsisting translation, English dictionary definition of subsisting v sub·sist·ed , sub·sist·ing , sub·sists v intr 1 a To exist; be b To remain or continue in existence 2 To maintain life; live: subsisted on one
Subsist - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com To subsist is to feed yourself, or keep yourself going, especially when you just barely manage to do so A hunger striker might subsist on only water for weeks, and people in developing countries often have to subsist on small rations of rice or grain