Synonyms: make it, pull round, pull through, survive, come through
Definition: continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
Usage: He survived the cancer against all odds
Similar words: overcome, defeat, get the better of
Definition: win a victory over
Usage: You must overcome all difficulties; defeat your enemies; He overcame his shyness; He overcame his infirmity; Her anger got the better of her and she blew up