• 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"
• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
• admit as valid; "The court Sustained the motion"
• 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"
• provide with nourishment; "We Sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
• 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?"
• lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We Sustained the diplomatic negociations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"

'Sustain' in other languages