English / word
sustain
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to keep something going, support it, or suffer damage or injury
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
In context
01
It is hard to sustain a habit without a routine.
02
The startup needs revenue to sustain its team.
Synonyms
maintain,support,continue
Antonyms
abandon,quit,discontinue
Collocations
sustain growth,sustain life,sustain damage
Verb forms
Past: sustained · Past participle: sustained · -ing: sustaining