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sustain

verbid 19735·updated Jun 3, 2026
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To maintain, or keep in existence.

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Classifications

Cognitive

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Variants

synonym
getkeepkeep upnurturesupport
pasttense
sustained
presentparticiple
sustaining
thirdpersonsingular
sustains
pastparticiple
sustained

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary7 sensesview framework →
§1
undergo, as of injuries and illnesses
§2
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
§3
admit as valid
§4
supply with necessities and support
§5
provide with nourishment
§6
be the physical support of
§7
lengthen or extend in duration or space
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
To maintain, or keep in existence.
DR-088 backfill from the verb definition column

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