Come pronunciare "sustain"

• "sustain" pronunciato in Inglese.

Significati e definizioni di "sustain"

Verb

lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"

Sinonimi:

• prolong
• sustain
• keep up

Verb

undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg"; "He got his arm broken in the scuffle"

Sinonimi:

• suffer
• sustain
• have
• get

Verb

provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"

Sinonimi:

• nourish
• nurture
• sustain

Verb

supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There's little to earn and many to keep"

Sinonimi:

• sustain
• keep
• maintain

Verb

be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"

Sinonimi:

• hold
• support
• sustain
• hold up

Verb

admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion"

Sinonimi:

• sustain

Verb

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"

Sinonimi:

• confirm
• corroborate
• sustain
• substantiate
• support
• affirm