DICTOMETER

SUSTAIN

(sustain, admitir, soportar, sostener, sufrir, sustenar, forsørge, godta, holde oppe, lide, orke)

1. Synonyms:
   • Prolong
   • Sustain
   • Keep up
   Definitions:
   • lengthen or extend in duration or space
   Examples:
   • We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
   • Prolong the treatment of the patient
   • Keep up the good work
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Suffer
   • Sustain
   • Have
   • Get
   Definitions:
   • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Nourish
   • Nurture
   • Sustain
   Definitions:
   • provide with nourishment
   Examples:
   • We sustained ourselves on bread and water
   • This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Sustain
   • Keep
   • Maintain
   Definitions:
   • supply with necessities and support
   Examples:
   • She alone sustained her family
   • The money will sustain our good cause
   • There's little to earn and many to keep
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Hold
   • Support
   • Sustain
   • Hold up
   Definitions:
   • be the physical support of
   • carry the weight of
   Examples:
   • The beam holds up the roof
   • He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
   • What's holding that mirror?
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Sustain
   Definitions:
   • admit as valid
   Examples:
   • The court sustained the motion
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Confirm
   • Corroborate
   • Sustain
   • Substantiate
   • Support
   • Affirm
   Definitions:
   • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
   Examples:
   • His story confirmed my doubts
   • The evidence supports the defendant