Definition of sustain | What does sustain mean?
What are the verbs of the word SUSTAIN?
Here is a list of definitions for sustain.
- 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"
- 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"
- provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
- 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"
- 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?"
- admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion"
- establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
What are the synonyms of the word SUSTAIN?
What is another word for SUSTAIN?. Here is a list of synonyms for SUSTAIN
Words beginning with SUSTAIN?
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What words can be made with SUSTAIN?
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In which dictionaries does the word sustain exist?
English International (SOWPODS) - Yes
English USA (TWL 98) - Yes
English USA (TWL 06) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2012) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2007) - Yes
Words with Friends (WWF) - Yes
Enable1 (ENABLE1) - Yes
Letterpress (LETTERPRESS) - Yes