sustain

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de maintenir, conserver ou supporter quelque chose pendant une certaine période de temps.

A verb used to indicate the act of maintaining, supporting, or enduring something over a period of time.

1. Maintain or continueB2formal

   To keep something going over a period of time.

   Maintenir ou poursuivre

   • The company managed to sustain its growth for five years.
   • She sustained her focus throughout the long lecture.
   • We need to sustain this level of effort to succeed.

   Synonymescontinuekeep upmaintainperpetuatepreserveprolong

   Antonymesabandonceasediscontinuedropendhaltstopterminate

2. Endure or withstandB2formal

   To bear or withstand something difficult or unpleasant.

   supporter, endurer

   • The building sustained heavy damage during the earthquake.
   • He sustained a serious injury in the accident.
   • The team sustained pressure from the opposing side.

   Synonymesbearbraveendureexperiencefacego throughtolerateundergoweatherwithstand

   Antonymescollapsefailgive upquitsuccumbsurrenderweakenyield

3. Provide nourishment or supportB2formal

   To supply with food, drink, or other necessities for life.

   nourrir, sustenter

   • The land can sustain only a small population.
   • A balanced diet helps sustain your energy levels.
   • The charity works to sustain families in need.

   Synonymesfeedkeepmaintainnourishnurturesupport

   Antonymesdepriveneglectstarve