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sustain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

sustain
verb
/sə'steɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
Type Words
Synonyms keep up, prolong
Type of preserve, uphold, bear on, carry on, continue
Has types keep, continue, retain, keep on
Derivation sustenance, sustainable, sustainer


We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible.

sustain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

sustain
verb
/sə'steɪn/
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
Type Words
Synonyms get, have, suffer
Type of receive, get, experience, have
Has types break down, collapse, break up, crack, crack up, cramp, crock up
Verb group have

sustain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

sustain
verb
/sə'steɪn/
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Type Words
Synonyms hold, hold up, support
Has types pole, block, brace, bracket, underpin, truss, buoy, buoy up, carry, shore up, shore, scaffold, chock, prop up, prop

sustain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

sustain
verb
/sə'steɪn/
provide with nourishment
Type Words
Synonyms nourish, nurture
Type of provide, supply, ply, cater
Has types carry
Derivation sustainment, sustainable, sustenance


We sustained ourselves on bread and water.

sustain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

sustain
verb
/sə'steɪn/
supply with necessities and support
Type Words
Synonyms keep, maintain
Type of have got, have, hold
Has types carry, patronage, reseed
Derivation sustenance


She alone sustained her family.
The money will sustain our good cause.

sustain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

sustain
verb
/sə'steɪn/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Type Words
Synonyms affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support
Has types vouch, back, back up, demonstrate, document, establish, prove, shew, show, validate, verify
Derivation sustainable

sustain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

sustain
verb
/sə'steɪn/
admit as valid
Type Words
Type of admit, acknowledge
Derivation sustainable


The court sustained the motion.
LeafTensor is a decentralized system.