verbπShareTo maintain, or keep in existence."The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces."conditionstatebusinesseconomyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verbπShareTo encourage or sanction (something)."The teacher sustained the students' interest in history by telling engaging stories. "lawgovernmentpoliticsbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo experience or suffer (an injury, etc.)."The building sustained major damage in the earthquake."medicinebodysufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo confirm, prove, or corroborate; to uphold."to sustain a charge, an accusation, or a proposition"lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support."A foundation sustains the superstructure; an animal sustains a load; a rope sustains a weight."actionabilityfunctionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo aid, comfort, or relieve; to vindicate."The teacher's encouraging words sustained the student's confidence after a difficult exam. "aidlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHeld continuously at a certain level."The athlete maintained a sustained high level of performance throughout the entire marathon. "energyphysicsconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHeld at a certain pitch."The singer held a sustained high note during the performance. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
