Sustain

verb

sə'steɪn

Verb

supply with necessities and support
“She alone sustained her family”
“The money will sustain our good cause”
Similar:KeepMaintain
Type of:Have Hold
lengthen or extend in duration or space
“We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible”
Similar:Prolong
Type of:PreserveUpholdContinue
provide with nourishment
“We sustained ourselves on bread and water”
Similar:Nourish Nurture
Type of:ProvideSupplyPly
admit as valid
“The court sustained the motion”
Type of:AdmitAcknowledge
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
Similar:Get Have Suffer
Type of:ReceiveGetExperience
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Similar:Hold Support
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Similar:Affirm Confirm Corroborate Substantiate Support