Synonyms for Sustain
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Words related to "Sustain" (verb) include prolong, keep up.
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"
Synonyms
prolongkeep up
More specific
retain
Broader
continue
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"
Synonyms
sufferhaveget
More specific
break downcrampcrack up
Broader
experience
provide with nourishment
"We sustained ourselves on bread and water" "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
Synonyms
nourishnurture
More specific
carry
Broader
provide
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"
Synonyms
keepmaintain
More specific
patronagereseedcarry
Broader
have
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?"
Synonyms
holdsupporthold up
More specific
scaffoldblockcarrychockbuoypolebracketunderpinprop uptrussbrace
admit as valid
"The court sustained the motion"
Broader
admit
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
"his story confirmed my doubts" "The evidence supports the defendant"
Synonyms
confirmcorroboratesubstantiatesupportaffirm
More specific
backvouchverifyprovedocumentvalidate
Antonyms
negate
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