sustain

7 points English 7 letters Common Commonness #10,547 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

lengthen or extend in duration or space

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/sʌstˈeɪn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

supply with necessities and support

provide with nourishment

be the physical support of

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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