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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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   to supply with food, drink, and other necessities of life. to provide for (an institution or the like) by furnishing means or funds. to support (a cause or the like) by aid or approval. to uphold as valid, just, or correct, as a claim or the person making it: The judge sustained the lawyer's objection.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › sustainSUSTAIN | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SUSTAIN meaning: 1. to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time: 2. to support someone or…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › sustainsustain verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of sustain verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. : to give support or relief to. 2. : to supply with sustenance : nourish. 3. : keep up, prolong. 4. : to support the weight of : prop. also : to carry or withstand (a weight or pressure) 5. : to buoy up. sustained by hope. 6. a. : to bear up under. b. : suffer, undergo.

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › sustainsustain - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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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. to support (a cause or the like) by aid or approval.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › sustainSUSTAIN - 28 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   sustain. verb. These are words and phrases related to sustain. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of sustain. These four posts sustain the entire building.

8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › sustainSustain - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary Definition of 'sustain' To keep something going, to support or maintain it over time. "The community's efforts helped to sustain the local ecosystem." Detailed Meaning of 'sustain' The term can be used in a variety of contexts, including physical, emotional, and economic.