Definition of Sustain

Verb

  • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
    "his story confirmed my doubts"
    "The evidence supports the defendant"
  • admit as valid
    "The court sustained the motion"
  • 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"
  • provide with nourishment
    "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
    "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
  • 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"
  • 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
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble sustain

145 unscramble word found using the letters sustain.

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