Sustain: meaning, definitions and examples

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sustain

[ səˈsteɪn ]

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keep going

To sustain means to keep something going or maintain it over time. It can also refer to supporting or upholding something, such as an idea or a cause.

Synonyms

maintain, support, uphold

Examples of usage

He found it hard to sustain a conversation with her.
She sustained serious injuries in the accident.

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provide for

To sustain can also mean to provide for or nourish something, such as a person or a community.

Synonyms

maintain, nourish, provide

Examples of usage

The charity aims to sustain those in need with food and shelter.
The local economy is sustained by tourism.

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support

As a noun, sustain can refer to the support or backing for something, such as financial or moral support.

Synonyms

aid, backing, support

Examples of usage

The project received crucial sustain from the government.
The sustain of the community was vital for its success.

Translations

Translations of the word "sustain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sustentar

🇮🇳 बनाए रखना

🇩🇪 erhalten

🇮🇩 mempertahankan

🇺🇦 підтримувати

🇵🇱 podtrzymywać

🇯🇵 維持する (iji suru)

🇫🇷 soutenir

🇪🇸 sostener

🇹🇷 sürdürmek

🇰🇷 유지하다 (yuji hada)

🇸🇦 يحافظ على (yuhafiz ealaa)

🇨🇿 udržovat

🇸🇰 udržiavať

🇨🇳 维持 (wéichí)

🇸🇮 vzdrževati

🇮🇸 viðhalda

🇰🇿 қолдау

🇬🇪 შენარჩუნება

🇦🇿 dəstəkləmək

🇲🇽 sostener

Word origin

The word 'sustain' originated from the Latin word 'sustinere', which means 'to hold up'. It first appeared in the English language in the 13th century. Over time, 'sustain' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to maintaining, supporting, or providing for something.