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sustain
verb as in keep up, maintain
Strong matches
aid, approve, back, bankroll, bear, befriend, brace, buttress, carry, comfort, confirm, convey, endorse, favor, feed, foster, lug, nourish, nurture, pack, prolong, prop, protract, ratify, relieve, supply, support, tote, transfer, transport, uphold, validate, verify
Weak matches
go for, keep alive, keep from falling, keep going, lend a hand, provide for, shore up, stand by, stick up for
Example Sentences
And 97% of them have sustained some level of damage from the war, according to the Global Education Cluster, a partnership of UN agencies and NGOs.
Two other men remain in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the attack, including one who was stabbed in the neck and chest.
Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton will miss at least four weeks after sustaining an ankle injury in Sunday’s loss to the Commanders.
“Yeah he was awesome. He was awesome. He, I think given the workload of today, I was impressed that he was able to sustain his level of intensity for as long as he did.”
It was at the start of the game where Arsenal were at their best, getting an early goal and showing their attacking qualities, but they could not sustain it.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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