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sustain

(s/@/'st/eI/n )

One who, or that which, upholds or sustains; a sustainer.(noun)

source: webster1913

lengthen or extend in duration or space(verb.stative)

Example:
We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible.

Synonym:
keep up, prolong

source: wordnet30
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)(verb.body)

Synonym:
get, have, suffer

source: wordnet30
provide with nourishment(verb.consumption)

Example:
We sustained ourselves on bread and water.

Synonym:
nourish, nurture

source: wordnet30
supply with necessities and support(verb.consumption)

Example:
She alone sustained her family.
The money will sustain our good cause.

Synonym:
keep, maintain

source: wordnet30
be the physical support of; carry the weight of(verb.contact)

Synonym:
hold, hold up, support

source: wordnet30
admit as valid(verb.communication)

Example:
The court sustained the motion.

source: wordnet30
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support
Antonym:
contradict, negate

source: wordnet30
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support; as, a foundation sustains the superstructure; a beast sustains a load; a rope sustains a weight.(verb)

source: webster1913

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