sustained

• Descreve algo que continua por um longo período de tempo sem parar ou enfraquecer; também pode indicar algo mantido, apoiado ou sofrido sem ceder.

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.

   Sustentado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingperpetualprolongedrelentlessunceasingunremitting

   Antônimosbriefintermittentmomentaryshorttransient

2. Maintained at a constant levelB2formal

   Kept up or maintained without reduction or interruption.

   Sustentado

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

   Sinônimosceaselessconstantcontinuousongoingpersistentsteadyunbrokenuninterruptedunremitting

   Antônimosbrokenerraticfluctuatingintermittentinterruptedsporadicunsteadyvariable

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de manter, conservar ou suportar algo ao longo de um período de tempo; também pode significar sofrer ou arcar com algo, como dano ou perda.

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.

   Manter

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontinuekeep upmaintainperpetuatepreserveprolong

   Antônimosabandonceasediscontinuedropendhaltstopterminate

2. Endure or withstandB2formal

   To bear or withstand something difficult or unpleasant.

   Suportar

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

   Sinônimosbearbraveendureexperiencefacego throughtolerateundergoweatherwithstand

   Antônimoscollapsefailgive upquitsuccumbsurrenderweakenyield

3. Provide nourishment or supportB2formal

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

   Sustentar

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

   Sinônimosfeedkeepmaintainnourishnurturesupport

   Antônimosdepriveneglectstarve