Sustain (Verb)
Meaning 1
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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Verbs of eating and drinking.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children".
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Verbs of eating and drinking.
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Meaning 5
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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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 6
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?".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 7
Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.