sustain

/səstˈe‍ɪn/

/səˈsteɪn/

to sustain

MAIN VERB

lengthen or extend in duration or space

synonyms : keep up

to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.

synonyms : get

supply with necessities and support

synonyms : keep

provide with nourishment

synonyms : nourish

admit as valid

be the physical support of; carry the weight of

synonyms : hold

to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility

synonyms : affirm

antonyms : negate

Examples

1. Talent, hard work, and professionalism are what truly sustain a career.

2. The radiation from the sun provides heat and light to sustain life on Earth.

3. The small restaurant went out of business after it struggled to attract enough customers to sustain its operations.

4. She is worried that her success will be a nine day wonder and that she won't be able to sustain it.