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sustain

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

To maintain, or keep in existence.

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Senses

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undergo, as of injuries and illnesses

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establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

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admit as valid

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supply with necessities and support

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provide with nourishment

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be the physical support of

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lengthen or extend in duration or space

Classifications

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Variants

synonym
getkeepkeep upnurturesupport
pasttense
sustained
presentparticiple
sustaining
thirdpersonsingular
sustains
pastparticiple
sustained