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sustain
verb
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
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səˈsteɪn
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verb
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
“She suffered a fracture in the accident”
verb
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
“his story confirmed my doubts”
verb
admit as valid
“The court sustained the motion”
verb
supply with necessities and support
“She alone sustained her family”
verb
provide with nourishment
“We sustained ourselves on bread and water”
verb
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
“The beam holds up the roof”
verb
lengthen or extend in duration or space
“We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible”
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Example Sentences
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
his story confirmed my doubts
The evidence supports the defendant
The court sustained the motion
She alone sustained her family
The money will sustain our good cause
There's little to earn and many to keep
We sustained ourselves on bread and water
This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
The beam holds up the roof
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
What's holding that mirror?
We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
prolong the treatment of the patient
keep up the good work
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