sustained

• Qualifie quelque chose qui se maintient sur une longue période sans interruption ni affaiblissement.

Describes something that continues for an extended period of time without stopping or weakening.

1. Continuous or prolongedB2formal

   Continuing for an extended period of time without stopping.

   soutenu, continu, prolongé

   • The team showed sustained effort throughout the entire project.
   • Sustained economic growth is essential for the country's development.
   • The patient required sustained medical care for several weeks.

   Synonymesceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingperpetualprolongedrelentlessunceasingunremitting

   Antonymesbriefintermittentmomentaryshorttransient

2. Maintained at a constant levelB2formal

   Kept up or maintained without reduction or interruption.

   Maintenu à un niveau constant

   • The company achieved sustained profitability over five years.
   • Sustained attention is necessary for solving complex problems.
   • The athlete demonstrated sustained performance during the competition.

   Synonymesceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingpersistentsteadyunbrokenuninterruptedunremitting

   Antonymesbrokenerraticfluctuatingintermittentinterruptedsporadicunsteadyvariable

• 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