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to sustain
01
to make something last or continue over a long period without stopping or weakening
Transitive: to sustain an activity or condition
02
to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.
Transitive: to sustain an injury or loss
03
to preserve or continue something over time
Transitive: to sustain sth
04
to provide the necessary nourishment or resources needed for survival or well-being
Transitive: to sustain sb
05
to accept or acknowledge something as legitimate, true, or worthy of consideration
Transitive: to sustain a claim or motion
06
to bear the weight or provide physical support for something
Transitive: to sustain weight of something
07
to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility
Transitive: to sustain an argument or theory
sustain
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sustainable
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sustainable
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sustained
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sustained
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sustainer
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sustainer
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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.
He found it difficult to sustain his energy during the long hike.
She made sure to sustain the conversation by asking interesting questions.
