Sustain

Pronunciation: /səˈsteɪn/

Sustain (verb)

  1. To make something continue for a long time.
  2. To hold up or support something physically.
  3. To experience or suffer damage or loss.

Examples

  • They sustain their efforts despite the challenges.
  • The team sustained their performance throughout the season.

Common collocations: sustain momentum, sustain growth, sustain pressure, sustain weight, sustain injuries

Synonyms of Sustain

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Sustain

  • when discussing care or support
  • when discussing ongoing support or maintenance