Sustain - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |səˈsteɪn|  American pronunciation of the word sustain
Brit.  |səˈsteɪn|  British pronunciation of the word sustain

verb

- lengthen or extend in duration or space (syn: keep up, prolong)
We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) (syn: get, have, suffer)
- provide with nourishment (syn: nourish, nurture)
We sustained ourselves on bread and water
- supply with necessities and support (syn: keep, maintain)
She alone sustained her family
The money will sustain our good cause
- be the physical support of; carry the weight of (syn: hold, hold up, support)
- admit as valid
The court sustained the motion
- establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts (syn: affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support)

Extra examples

Food sustains life.

He sustained a stress.

This case undoubtedly sustains his assertion.

She looked round for a seat to sustain her.

Each character was sustained with so much grace and art.

She found it difficult to sustain the children's interest.

He was incapable of sustaining close relationships with women.

Two of the fire-fighters sustained serious injuries.

Some nearby buildings sustained minor damage.

The company has sustained heavy financial losses this year.

They gave me barely enough food to sustain me.

The thought of seeing her again was all that sustained me.

He leant against her so heavily that she could barely sustain his weight.

This argument is difficult to sustain.

We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: sustain
he/she/it: sustains
present participle: sustaining
past tense: sustained
past participle: sustained
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