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Definition sustain in British English

sustain verb

[transitive] verb
/səˈsteɪn/
1

to provide the conditions in which something can happen or exist

Example

Only two of the planets could sustain life.

Example

Analysts believe present economic growth can be sustained without inflation.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
2

to give someone strength, energy, or hope

Example

A cup of coffee isn't enough to sustain you until lunchtime.

Example

Throughout the trial he was sustained by the support of his family.

Synonyms and related words
uplift hearten encourage
3

to support or prove an idea, statement, theory etc

Synonyms and related words
support back get behind
3.1

to agree that a decision, law etc is based on good legal principles

Synonyms and related words
affirm allow all rise
Example

One of the officers sustained minor injuries in the fire.

Example

Both sides sustained heavy losses in the war.

Synonyms and related words
run out of road suffer undergo
Definition sustain in British English