sustain
Usage
What are other ways to say sustain?
To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.
Example Sentences
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Another major UN assessment, published on Tuesday as the summit opened, warned that migratory freshwater fish populations crucial to river health and sustaining the livelihoods of millions of people are in freefall and risk collapse.
From Barron's
Jonathan Booker, a former agent now working in sports mediation, said there had been a "flurry of activity" in player welfare and duty of care following the tragedy, but this had not been sustained.
From BBC
There has been a renewed focus on energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Iran, with fears a sustained rise in the price of oil may lead to a surge in household bills.
From BBC
When activated, it reduces pain over a sustained period without interfering with normal sensations or activating reward pathways associated with addiction.
From Science Daily
"Immediate supply of food, drinking water, basic necessities is required to sustain the crew," said the message to the team's helpline.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
