Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sustain
verb
/səˈsteɪn/
Definition
to support, maintain, or endure something.
Examples
- They worked hard to sustain the business during tough times.
- The farmer found ways to sustain his crops despite the drought.
- She strives to sustain a healthy lifestyle through balanced eating and regular exercise.
Meaning
Sustain refers to the act of continuing something over a period of time or providing what is necessary for something to last.
Synonyms
- maintain
- support
- continue
- uphold
- perpetuate
