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								lengthen or extend in duration or space We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
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								undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
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								provide with nourishment
 We sustained ourselves on bread and water
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								supply with necessities and support
 She alone sustained her family
 The money will sustain our good cause
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								be the physical support of; carry the weight of
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								admit as valid
 The court sustained the motion
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								establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
 
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			| 1. Sustain / Past sustained
 2. Sustain / Third Person
 sustains
 3. Sustain / Present Participle
 sustaining
 
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