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To make a living for the benefit of others
“We still have enough food in the pantry to sustain us for a few days.”
To establish a fact to be true
“Kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates are required to obey, honor, and sustain the law.”
To maintain, prolong, or keep something going
“I was not able to sustain my pure banana diet as it was too extreme.”
To endure a challenging or traumatic experience
“I'm not sure if I can sustain the stress from my job for much longer.”
To experience a challenging or traumatic event, especially an injury or illness
“He would sustain a rolled ankle after stepping on his opponent's foot while playing basketball.”
To bear or support without breaking or failing
“The elevator can only sustain a maximum of ten individuals.”
To strengthen or support physically or mentally
“Thoughts and memories of his family would sustain him during those tough years abroad.”
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