Verb
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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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admit as valid
"The court sustained the motion"
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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?"
- hold up -
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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provide with nourishment
"We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
"This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
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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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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"
- keep up