sustain

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

keep up prolong suffer have get nourish nurture maintain keep hold up support hold affirm confirm corroborate substantiate

negate contradict

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