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"We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"verblengthen or extend in duration or space
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verbundergo (as of injuries and illnesses)type of:
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verbbe the physical support of; carry the weight of
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"We sustained ourselves on bread and water"verbprovide with nourishment
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"She alone sustained her family" "The money will sustain our good cause"verbsupply with necessities and support
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verbestablish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
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"The court sustained the motion"verbadmit as validtype of:
Synonyms & Similar Words
have get back keep show hold continue carry support experience prove admit block suffer receive crack provide shore supply maintain pole confirm collapse document establish preserve demonstrate acknowledge verify brace prop cramp retain vouch uphold buoy nurture prolong sustainable cater corroborate nourish scaffold bracket sustenance ply affirm patronage chock validate truss substantiate sustainer reseed underpin shew keep up bear on carry on keep on break down break up crack up crock up hold up buoy up shore up prop up sustainment have got back up