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Sustain

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Definitions for Sustain

verb
lengthen or extend in duration or space
Synonyms
prolong keep up
Examples
  1. We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
  2. prolong the treatment of the patient
  3. keep up the good work
verb
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
Synonyms
suffer have get
Examples
  1. She suffered a fracture in the accident
  2. He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
  3. She got a bruise on her leg
  4. He got his arm broken in the scuffle
verb
provide with nourishment
Synonyms
nourish nurture
Examples
  1. We sustained ourselves on bread and water
  2. This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
verb
supply with necessities and support
Synonyms
keep maintain
Examples
  1. She alone sustained her family
  2. The money will sustain our good cause
  3. There's little to earn and many to keep
verb
be the physical support of
Synonyms
hold support hold up
Examples
  1. carry the weight of
  2. The beam holds up the roof
  3. He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
  4. What's holding that mirror?
verb
admit as valid
Examples
  1. The court sustained the motion
verb
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Synonyms
confirm corroborate substantiate support affirm
Examples
  1. his story confirmed my doubts
  2. The evidence supports the defendant

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