Definition of sustain - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Verb

lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"

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undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg"; "He got his arm broken in the scuffle"

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provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"

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supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There''s little to earn and many to keep"

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be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What''s holding that mirror?"

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admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion"

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establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"

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Synonyms

affirm confirm corroborate get have hold hold up keep keep up maintain nourish nurture prolong substantiate suffer support

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More General Terms

acknowledge admit bear on carry on cater continue experience get have have got hold ply preserve provide receive supply uphold

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More Specific Terms

back back up block brace bracket break down break up buoy buoy up carry chock collapse continue crack crack up cramp crock up demonstrate document establish keep keep on patronage pole prop prop up prove reseed retain scaffold shew shore shore up show truss underpin validate verify vouch

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