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to sustain
01
to bear the weight or provide physical support for something
Transitive: to sustain weight of something
Examples
The sturdy columns sustain the weight of the roof in the ancient temple.
02
to make something last or continue over a long period without stopping or weakening
Transitive: to sustain an activity or condition
Examples
The team worked hard to sustain their winning streak throughout the season.
03
to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.
Transitive: to sustain an injury or loss
Examples
The athlete sustained a serious injury during the game.
04
to preserve or continue something over time
Transitive: to sustain sth
Examples
The charity aims to sustain its services by continually raising funds.
05
to provide the necessary nourishment or resources needed for survival or well-being
Transitive: to sustain sb
Examples
The hikers carried supplies to sustain them during their journey through the wilderness.
06
to accept or acknowledge something as legitimate, true, or worthy of consideration
Transitive: to sustain a claim or motion
Examples
The judge sustained the objection, ruling the evidence inadmissible.
07
to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility
Transitive: to sustain an argument or theory
Examples
She presented evidence to sustain her argument during the debate.
Lexical Tree
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sustainer
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