Pesquisar
to sustain
01
sustentar, manter
to make something last or continue over a long period without stopping or weakening
Transitive: to sustain an activity or condition
Example
The manager implemented strategies to sustain high productivity in the office.
He used techniques to sustain focus during the lengthy meeting.
The team worked hard to sustain their winning streak throughout the season.
02
sofrer, suportar
to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.
Transitive: to sustain an injury or loss
Example
The soldiers sustained heavy losses during the battle.
The athlete sustained a serious injury during the game.
She sustained a back injury after lifting the heavy box.
03
sustentar, manter
to preserve or continue something over time
Transitive: to sustain sth
Example
The community garden was sustained through donations and volunteer efforts.
The government provides subsidies to sustain the agriculture industry.
They used regular maintenance to sustain the functionality of the old machine.
04
sustentar, manter
to provide the necessary nourishment or resources needed for survival or well-being
Transitive: to sustain sb
Example
The hikers carried supplies to sustain them during their journey through the wilderness.
The military base was equipped with enough supplies to sustain the soldiers for months.
The diet plan helps to sustain your body with the proper nutrients it needs.
05
sustentar, confirmar
to accept or acknowledge something as legitimate, true, or worthy of consideration
Transitive: to sustain a claim or motion
Example
The law sustained the plaintiff 's case, granting the lawsuit permission to proceed.
The committee sustained the motion, allowing it to move forward.
He was able to sustain his claim with solid proof and logical reasoning.
06
sustentar, suportar
to bear the weight or provide physical support for something
Transitive: to sustain weight of something
Example
The sturdy columns sustain the weight of the roof in the ancient temple.
The foundation sustained the building for many years.
The bridge is sustaining the heavy traffic without any issues.
07
sustentar, manter
to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility
Transitive: to sustain an argument or theory
Example
The research findings sustain the hypothesis that exercise improves mental health.
The study 's results helped sustain the professor 's hypothesis on human behavior.
The scientist provided data to sustain her theory about climate change.
Exemplo
The manager implemented strategies to sustain high productivity in the office.
He used techniques to sustain focus during the lengthy meeting.
The team worked hard to sustain their winning streak throughout the season.
He found it difficult to sustain his energy during the long hike.
She made sure to sustain the conversation by asking interesting questions.
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