sustain
Translation
to sustain, to maintain, to support, to suffer
Examples
The economy has sustained high growth rates.
The economy has sustained high growth rates.
The roof cannot sustain the weight of the snow.
The roof cannot sustain the weight of the snow.
He sustained serious injuries in the accident.
He sustained serious injuries in the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cause or allow (sth.) to continue for a period of time We need to sustain the level of quality.
((sth.)) to bear the weight of (sth.) The pillars sustain the roof.
((sth.)) to suffer or experience (sth. bad) The company sustained heavy losses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maintain, support, endure; Antonyms: abandon, stop
Etymology
From Latin 'sustinere' (to hold up), from 'sus-' (from below) + 'tenere' (to hold).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'holding up' (sustain) a heavy weight from below to keep it from falling.