sustain



sustain - verb

  • lengthen or extend in duration or space
  • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
  • provide with nourishment
  • supply with necessities and support
  • be the physical support of; carry the weight of
  • admit as valid
  • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

sustain - thesaurus

affirm   confirm   corroborate   get   have   hold   keep   maintain   nourish   nurture   prolong   substantiate   suffer   support  


View spelling list -ain with a long /a/ sound and learn about the word sustain in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 31. Word endings:-ture, -tain, ine.

Scrabble score for sustain

s is 1 u is 1 s is 1 t is 1 a is 1 i is 1 n is 1
Scrabble score = 7

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