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sustain

verb: lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"

verb: 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"

verb: provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"

verb: 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"

verb: 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?"

verb: admit as valid; "The court sustained the motion"

verb: establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"


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sustain

Length: 7 letters

Scrabble value: 7

Words with Friends value: 9

Literati value: 7

TWL (USA): Found

SOWPODS (UK): Found


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