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sustain Definition
(v)
lengthen
or
extend
in
duration
or
space
; "
We
sustained
the
diplomatic
negociations
as
long
as
possible
"; "
prolong
the
treatment
of
the
patient
"; "
keep
up
the
good
work
"
(v)
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
"
(v)
provide
with
nourishment
; "
We
sustained
ourselves
on
bread
and
water
"; "
This
kind
of
food
is
not
nourishing
for
young
children
"
(v)
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
"
(v)
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
?"
(v)
admit
as
valid
; "
The
court
sustained
the
motion
"
(v)
establish
or
strengthen
as
with
new
evidence
or
facts
; "
his
story
confirmed
my
doubts
"; "
The
evidence
supports
the
defendant
"
sustain Synonyms
affirm
confirm
corroborate
get
have
hold
hold up
keep
keep up
maintain
nourish
nurture
prolong
substantiate
suffer
support
sustain
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