eng: sustain

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Meaning
means	(verb) 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" prolong, sustain, keep up
means	(verb) 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" suffer, sustain, have, get
means	(verb) provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children" sustain, nourish, nurture
means	(verb) 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" keep, maintain, sustain
means	(verb) 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?" support, hold, hold up, sustain
means	(verb) admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion" sustain
means	(verb) establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant" substantiate, confirm, support, affirm, corroborate, sustain
means	e/Sustain