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sustain (v)
Definition: provide with nourishment
Example: We sustained ourselves on bread and water. This kind of food is not nourishing for young children.
nourish (v)
nurture (v)
sustain (v)
Definition: provide with nourishment
Example: We sustained ourselves on bread and water. This kind of food is not nourishing for young children.
English
sustain (v)
nurture (v)
nourish (v)
Definition: provide with nourishment
Example: We sustained ourselves on bread and water. This kind of food is not nourishing for young children.
sustain (v)
Definition: supply with necessities and support
Example: She alone sustained her family. The money will sustain our good cause. There's little to earn and many to keep.
keep (v)
maintain (v)
sustain (v)
Definition: supply with necessities and support
Example: She alone sustained her family. The money will sustain our good cause. There's little to earn and many to keep.
English
sustain (v)
maintain (v)
keep (v)
Definition: supply with necessities and support
Example: She alone sustained her family. The money will sustain our good cause. There's little to earn and many to keep.
sustain (v)
Definition: lengthen or extend in duration or space
Example: We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible. prolong the treatment of the patient. keep up the good work.
sustain (v)
prolong (v)
keep up (v)
Definition: lengthen or extend in duration or space
Example: We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible. prolong the treatment of the patient. keep up the good work.
English
sustain (v)
prolong (v)
keep up (v)
Definition: lengthen or extend in duration or space
Example: We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible. prolong the treatment of the patient. keep up the good work.
sustain (v)
Definition: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Example: his story confirmed my doubts. The evidence supports the defendant.
affirm (v)
confirm (v)
corroborate (v)
substantiate (v)
support (v)
sustain (v)
Definition: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Example: his story confirmed my doubts. The evidence supports the defendant.
English
sustain (v)
support (v)
substantiate (v)
corroborate (v)
confirm (v)
affirm (v)
Definition: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Example: his story confirmed my doubts. The evidence supports the defendant.
sustain (v)
Definition: admit as valid
Example: The court sustained the motion.
sustain (v)
Definition: admit as valid
Example: The court sustained the motion.
English
sustain (v)
Definition: admit as valid
Example: The court sustained the motion.
sustain (v)
Definition: undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
Example: 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.
get (v)
have (v)
suffer (v)
sustain (v)
Definition: undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
Example: 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.
English
sustain (v)
suffer (v)
have (v)
get (v)
Definition: undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
Example: 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.
sustain (v)
Definition: be the physical support of
Example: The beam holds up the roof. He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam. What's holding that mirror?.
hold (v)
hold up (v)
support (v)
sustain (v)
Definition: be the physical support of
Example: The beam holds up the roof. He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam. What's holding that mirror?.
English
sustain (v)
support (v)
hold up (v)
hold (v)
Definition: be the physical support of
Example: The beam holds up the roof. He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam. What's holding that mirror?.