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sustain::verb | Spocien Dictionary

sustain

/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

/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

/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

/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

/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

/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

/sə'steɪn/

admit as valid

Type	Words
Type of	admit, acknowledge
Derivation	sustainable

The court sustained the motion.