sustain
Usage
What are other ways to say sustain?
To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.
Example Sentences
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“I am extremely confident that our leadership team and focused strategy will lead Sweetgreen back to sustained, profitable growth.”
From Los Angeles Times
England attacking midfielder Toone sustained a hip injury in late December that ruled her out of Saturday's goalless draw with Arsenal in the Women's Super League.
From BBC
The former world heavyweight champion, 36, sustained minor injuries in the incident in Nigeria on 29 December.
From BBC
"It made more sense because those countries could not sustain a professional league with a large enough number of teams," he says.
From BBC
Goldman maintains that high prices—of around $13,000—will likely be sustained throughout the first quarter, as “uncertainty surrounding a U.S. refined copper tariff remains.”
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
