sustain

1 of 2

verb

sus·tain sə-ˈstān How to pronounce sustain (audio)

sustained; sustaining; sustains

transitive verb

: to give support or relief to

: to supply with sustenance : nourish

: keep up, prolong

: to support the weight of : prop

also : to carry or withstand (a weight or pressure)

: to buoy up

sustained by hope

: to bear up under

: suffer, undergo

sustained heavy losses

: to support as true, legal, or just

: to allow or admit as valid

the court sustained the motion

: to support by adequate proof : confirm

testimony that sustains our contention

sustainedly

sə-ˈstā-nəd-lē How to pronounce sustain (audio)

-ˈstānd-lē

adverb

sustainer noun

sustain

2 of 2

noun

: a musical effect that prolongs a note's resonance

utilizing heavy sustain on his guitar

Bill Dahl

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Sustain, prop, buttress, and brace all mean "to provide support for something or someone." Sustain (from Latin sus-, meaning "up," plus tenēre, meaning "to hold") may suggest constantly holding up or maintaining ("the floor sustains the weight of dozens of bookcases"). Prop often implies a tendency to fall, sink, or recede on the part of the thing being treated—and therefore, a need for strengthening or reinforcing ("propped up the damaged fence with long boards"). Buttress tends to involve strengthening, reinforcing, or stabilizing at a stress point ("buttress the economy"). Brace typically suggests supporting or strengthening so that the thing treated is made firm, unyielding, or rigid against pressure ("brace the shelf with an angle iron").

Example Sentences

Verb Hope sustained us during that difficult time. The roof, unable to sustain the weight of all the snow, collapsed. The army sustained heavy losses. He sustained serious injuries in the accident.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In February 1926, at the age of 34, William started the job that would weather his bones but sustain his spirit for the next three decades.

Angelina Torre, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 Animal Crossing provided a major boost to Nintendo’s software sales during the pandemic and helped sustain hardware demand for the now five-year-old platform.

BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 In the future, therapeutics aimed at reversing the buildup of glutamate may help boost these individuals’ ability to sustain attention for long periods of time.

Diana Kwon, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2022 That suggests the company has enough cash to sustain operations for two more years or more.

oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022 By focusing on the past few centuries, that paper—and many other important scientific studies and conversations—overlooks the ways in which major Indigenous oyster fisheries managed to sustain mass productivity for millennia.

Ashley Braun, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2022 Households might use savings to try to sustain their living situations for a while, and for now, wage growth has remained strong before accounting for inflation.

New York Times, 11 July 2022 In an update shared with the school board June 7, office director Ebony Lewis said the program had provided LGBTQ+ training for about 145 staff at 14 schools, and helped to create and sustain student organizations for LGBTQ+ students at 20 sites.

Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2022 But analysts warn that the global economy may not sustain that sort of growth for much longer.

Ralph Jennings, Forbes, 17 June 2022

Noun

At a time when U.S. leadership is hesitant if not flatly wrong, such as in the tragic decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, British resolve is critical to sustain and advance Western interests.

John Bolton, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Probiotics and prebiotics are two forms of beneficial microorganisms that work together to sustain and function properly.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 The $5 million will be added to the center’s current endowment to sustain and strengthen Samford’s emphasis on virtue and character formation.

al, 12 May 2022 Aside from his production, Greenway's been much more of a physical presence on a regular basis — leveraging his 6-foot-6, 241-pound frame to sustain forechecks and rattle the opposition.

Sarah Mclellan, Star Tribune, 20 Apr. 2021 The researchers are interested in adding a vascular system that could help the skin sustain itself, grow nails and even sweat.

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 June 2022 The collaborative has laid out a 7-point plan to achieve this mission to not only help new Black homeowners but sustain existing homeowners as well.

Ashley Vaughan And Ryan Bergeron, CNN, 14 June 2022 That has helped generate, and sustain, impressive job gains.

John Harwood, CNN, 1 Apr. 2022 The screen industry ecosystem relies heavily on the independent film sector to discover, nurture and sustain talent.

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

sustain

verb

sus·tain sə-ˈstān How to pronounce sustain (audio)

sustained; sustaining

: to provide with what is needed

Food sustains life.

: to keep up the spirits of

Hope sustained us.

: to keep up : prolong

This author's books sustain my interest.

: to hold up the weight of

The roof couldn't sustain the weight of the snow.

: experience entry 2

The army sustained heavy losses.

: to allow or uphold as true, legal, or fair

The judge sustained the motion to dismiss the case.

单词	sustains
释义	sustain 1 of 2 verb sus·tain sə-ˈstān sustained; sustaining; sustains transitive verb 1 : to give support or relief to 2 : to supply with sustenance : nourish 3 : keep up, prolong 4 : to support the weight of : prop also : to carry or withstand (a weight or pressure) 5 : to buoy up sustained by hope 6 a : to bear up under b : suffer, undergo sustained heavy losses 7 a : to support as true, legal, or just b : to allow or admit as valid the court sustained the motion 8 : to support by adequate proof : confirm testimony that sustains our contention sustainedly sə-ˈstā-nəd-lē -ˈstānd-lē adverb sustainer noun sustain 2 of 2 noun : a musical effect that prolongs a note's resonance utilizing heavy sustain on his guitar Bill Dahl Did you know? Sustain, prop, buttress, and brace all mean "to provide support for something or someone." Sustain (from Latin sus-, meaning "up," plus tenēre, meaning "to hold") may suggest constantly holding up or maintaining ("the floor sustains the weight of dozens of bookcases"). Prop often implies a tendency to fall, sink, or recede on the part of the thing being treated—and therefore, a need for strengthening or reinforcing ("propped up the damaged fence with long boards"). Buttress tends to involve strengthening, reinforcing, or stabilizing at a stress point ("buttress the economy"). Brace typically suggests supporting or strengthening so that the thing treated is made firm, unyielding, or rigid against pressure ("brace the shelf with an angle iron"). Synonyms Verb nourish nurture See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Hope sustained us during that difficult time. The roof, unable to sustain the weight of all the snow, collapsed. The army sustained heavy losses. He sustained serious injuries in the accident. Recent Examples on the Web Verb In February 1926, at the age of 34, William started the job that would weather his bones but sustain his spirit for the next three decades. Angelina Torre, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 Animal Crossing provided a major boost to Nintendo’s software sales during the pandemic and helped sustain hardware demand for the now five-year-old platform. BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 In the future, therapeutics aimed at reversing the buildup of glutamate may help boost these individuals’ ability to sustain attention for long periods of time. Diana Kwon, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2022 That suggests the company has enough cash to sustain operations for two more years or more. oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2022 By focusing on the past few centuries, that paper—and many other important scientific studies and conversations—overlooks the ways in which major Indigenous oyster fisheries managed to sustain mass productivity for millennia. Ashley Braun, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2022 Households might use savings to try to sustain their living situations for a while, and for now, wage growth has remained strong before accounting for inflation. New York Times, 11 July 2022 In an update shared with the school board June 7, office director Ebony Lewis said the program had provided LGBTQ+ training for about 145 staff at 14 schools, and helped to create and sustain student organizations for LGBTQ+ students at 20 sites. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2022 But analysts warn that the global economy may not sustain that sort of growth for much longer. Ralph Jennings, Forbes, 17 June 2022 Noun At a time when U.S. leadership is hesitant if not flatly wrong, such as in the tragic decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, British resolve is critical to sustain and advance Western interests. John Bolton, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Probiotics and prebiotics are two forms of beneficial microorganisms that work together to sustain and function properly. The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 The $5 million will be added to the center’s current endowment to sustain and strengthen Samford’s emphasis on virtue and character formation. al, 12 May 2022 Aside from his production, Greenway's been much more of a physical presence on a regular basis — leveraging his 6-foot-6, 241-pound frame to sustain forechecks and rattle the opposition. Sarah Mclellan, Star Tribune, 20 Apr. 2021 The researchers are interested in adding a vascular system that could help the skin sustain itself, grow nails and even sweat. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 June 2022 The collaborative has laid out a 7-point plan to achieve this mission to not only help new Black homeowners but sustain existing homeowners as well. Ashley Vaughan And Ryan Bergeron, CNN, 14 June 2022 That has helped generate, and sustain, impressive job gains. John Harwood, CNN, 1 Apr. 2022 The screen industry ecosystem relies heavily on the independent film sector to discover, nurture and sustain talent. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English sustenen, from Anglo-French sustein-, stem of sustenir, from Latin sustinēre to hold up, sustain, from sub-, sus- up + tenēre to hold — more at sub-, thin First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1972, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition sustain verb sus·tain sə-ˈstān sustained; sustaining 1 : to provide with what is needed Food sustains life. 2 : to keep up the spirits of Hope sustained us. 3 : to keep up : prolong This author's books sustain my interest. 4 : to hold up the weight of The roof couldn't sustain the weight of the snow. 5 : experience entry 2 The army sustained heavy losses. 6 : to allow or uphold as true, legal, or fair The judge sustained the motion to dismiss the case. Legal Definition sustain transitive verb sus·tain sə-ˈstān 1 : to support as true, legal, or just 2 : to allow or uphold as valid sustain an objection compare overrule sense 1 sustains verb present tense third-person singular of sustain 1 as in nurtures to supply with nourishment a granola bar should sustain you long enough to last until lunch Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nurtures nourishes satisfies feeds fills replenishes sates satiates fortifies strengthens caters suckles cloys provisions surfeits boards victuals nurses 2 as in undergoes to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it sustained serious injuries in the car crash Synonyms & Similar Words undergoes endures experiences has sees suffers feels knows witnesses tastes receives goes through encounters passes accepts meets digests assimilates 3 as in endures to put up with (something painful or difficult) I won't sustain such insolence! Synonyms & Similar Words endures tolerates stands accepts takes handles absorbs supports bears abides meets wears swallows stomachs sticks out stands for brooks suffers pockets countenances lives with bides goes allows sweats out hacks permits toughs it out lumps (it) respects acquiesces capitulates reconciles (to) submits (to) yields (to) consents (to) agrees (with or to) assents (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms refuses rejects dismisses opposes resists spurns repudiates declines avoids combats fights evades eludes misses bypasses circumvents contests dodges turns down escapes refrains (from) abstains (from) forbears See More 4 as in supports to hold up or serve as a foundation for that old chair won't sustain your weight Synonyms & Similar Words supports carries bolsters upholds stays underpins undergirds underlies buttresses bears steadies braces trusses shores (up) props (up)
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sustain

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