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   Sus·tain

   /səˈstān/

   

   verb

   • 1. strengthen or support physically or mentally: "this thought had sustained him throughout the years" Similar comforthelpassistencouragesuccorsupportgive strength tobe a source of strength tobe a tower of strength tobuoy upcarrycheer upheartensee someone throughinformal:buck upOpposite tormentplague
   • ▪ bear (the weight of an object) without breaking or falling: "he sagged against her so that she could barely sustain his weight" Similar bearsupportcarrystandkeep upprop upshore upbolsterunderpinbuttressOpposite collapse under
   • 2. undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury): "he died after sustaining severe head injuries" Similar undergoexperiencego throughsufferendure
   • 3. cause to continue or be prolonged for an extended period or without interruption: "he cannot sustain a normal conversation" Similar continuecarry onkeep upkeep goingkeep alivekeep in existencekeepmaintainprolongpreserveconserveprotractperpetuatebolster upprop upretainextend
   • ▪ (of a performer) represent (a part or character) convincingly: "he sustained the role with burly resilience"
   • 4. uphold, affirm, or confirm the justice or validity of: "the allegations of discrimination were sustained" Similar upholdvalidateratifyvindicateconfirmendorseapproveverifycorroboratesubstantiatebear outproveauthenticateattest toback upevidencejustify

   noun

   • 1. an effect or facility on a keyboard or electronic instrument whereby a note can be sustained after the key is released.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French soustenir, from Latin sustinere, from sub- ‘from below’ + tenere ‘hold’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sustainer noun

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   sustain something (formal) to support a weight without breaking or falling synonym bear. The ice will not sustain your weight. sustain something (law) to decide that a claim, etc. is true or legally valid synonym uphold. The court sustained his claim that the contract was illegal.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sustainSustain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of sustain. verb. lengthen or extend in duration or space. “We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible” synonyms: keep up, prolong. see more. verb. supply with necessities and support. “She alone sustained her family” “The money will sustain our good cause” synonyms: keep, maintain. see more. verb.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUSTAIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   formal. to suffer or experience, especially damage or loss: She sustained multiple injuries in the accident. Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake. The company has sustained heavy losses this year. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. sustain verb [T] (SUPPORT) to support emotionally:

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUSTAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · sustain. (səsteɪn ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense sustains , present participle sustaining , past tense, past participle sustained. 1. verb. If you sustain something, you continue it or maintain it for a period of time.

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   to keep up or keep going, as an action or process: to sustain a conversation. to supply with food, drink, and other necessities of life. to provide for (an institution or the like) by furnishing means or funds.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUSTAIN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time: The team may not be able to sustain this level of performance. sustain verb [T] (SUPPORT) to support someone or something so that they can live or exist: The money he received was hardly enough to sustain a wife and five children. sustain damage/injuries/losses formal.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › sustainsustain - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 23, 2024 · ( transitive) To confirm, prove, or corroborate; to uphold . to sustain a charge, an accusation, or a proposition. ( law, of a judge) To allow, accept, or admit (e.g. an objection or motion) as valid. Antonym: overrule. To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support .