sustain (
http://definr.com/sustain)
v 1: lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the
diplomatic negociations as long as possible"; "prolong
the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"
[syn:
prolong,
keep up]
2: undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); "She suffered a
fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after
eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg";
"He got his arm broken in the scuffle" [syn:
suffer,
have,
get]
3: provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread
and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young
children" [syn:
nourish,
nurture]
4: supply with necessities and support: "She alone sustained
her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause";
"There's little to earn and many to keep" [syn:
keep,
maintain]
5: be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam
holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I
balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?" [syn:
hold,
support,
hold up]
6: admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion"
7: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his
story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the
defendant" [syn:
confirm,
corroborate,
substantiate,
support,
affirm] [ant:
negate]