Sur·vive v. t. [imp. & p. p. Survived p. pr. & vb. n. Surviving.] To live beyond the life or existence of; to live longer than; to outlive; to outlast; as, to survive a person or an event.
I'll assure her of
Her widowhood, be it that she survive me,
In all my lands and leases whatsoever. --Shak.