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1. sustain

verb. ['səˈsteɪn'] lengthen or extend in duration or space.

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  • sustain (English)
  • sustenir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • sustineo (Latin)

2. sustain

verb. ['səˈsteɪn'] undergo (as of injuries and illnesses).

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  • sustain (English)
  • sustenir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • sustineo (Latin)

3. sustain

verb. ['səˈsteɪn'] supply with necessities and support.

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  • sustain (English)
  • sustenir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • sustineo (Latin)

4. sustain

verb. ['səˈsteɪn'] provide with nourishment.

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  • sustain (English)
  • sustenir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • sustineo (Latin)

5. sustain

verb. ['səˈsteɪn'] admit as valid.

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  • sustain (English)
  • sustenir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • sustineo (Latin)

6. sustain

verb. ['səˈsteɪn'] be the physical support of; carry the weight of.

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  • sustain (English)
  • sustenir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • sustineo (Latin)

7. sustain

verb. ['səˈsteɪn'] establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts.

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  • sustain (English)
  • sustenir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • sustineo (Latin)
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