sustain
/səˈsten/
स्विकार
verb
1. prolong, keep up
lengthen or extend in duration or space
"We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"
"prolong the treatment of the patient"
"keep up the good work"
2. suffer, have, get
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"
3. nourish, nurture
provide with nourishment
"We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
"This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
4. keep, maintain
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"
5. hold, support, hold up
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?"
6. sustain
admit as valid
"The court sustained the motion"
7. confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, affirm
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
"his story confirmed my doubts"
"The evidence supports the defendant"
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