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Meaning of sustains
The primary meaning of "sustains" is to provide what is needed for something or someone to continue existing or to keep something going.
Etymology of sustains
The word "sustains" comes from the Old French word "sustenir", which is derived from the Latin word "sustentare", meaning "to hold up" or "to support"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of providing for or supporting something, such as a family or a community
Synonyms
maintains
upholds
supports
keeps
preserves
conserves
protects
defends
upholds
nurtures
fosters
promotes
encourages
strengthens
reinforces
bolsters
boosts
energizes
revitalizes
stimulates
revives
restores
renovates
revamps
refreshes
rejuvenates
sustains
prolongs
extends
continues
perseveres
endures
tolerates
bears
withstands
resists
withstands
bears
endures
Definitions
- To provide what is needed for something or someone to continue existing or to keep something going
- * To support or maintain something, such as an argument or a claim
- * To suffer or withstand something, such as pain or difficulty
Usage Examples
- The charity sustains hundreds of families in need with food and shelter
- * The company sustains its growth through innovative marketing strategies
- * The athlete's determination sustains her through the toughest challenges
Antonyms
undermines
weakens
harms
destroys
ruins
demolishes
annihilates
devastates
cripples
disables
exhausts
depletes
drains
dissipates
eradicates
extinguishes
obliterates
dismantles
disintegrates
collapses