sustain
Translation
to maintain, to support, to endure, to suffer
Examples
We need to sustain economic growth.
We need to sustain economic growth.
The pillars sustain the roof.
The pillars sustain the roof.
He sustained a serious injury.
He sustained a serious injury.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to maintain or support (sth.) We need to sustain economic growth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maintain, support, uphold; Antonyms: abandon, neglect
Etymology
From Latin 'sustinere', from 'sub-' (under) + 'tenere' (to hold). Literally 'to hold up from under'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sustaining' a note in music – holding it for a long time.