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Results for: "sustain"

Translating from English to Slovenian

Translations:

sustain
→ vzdržati
sustain
→ podpirati

English definitions WordNet

VERB 7

  1. 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”
    Synonymsprolongkeep up

  2. 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”
    Synonymssufferhaveget

  3. provide with nourishment

    • “We sustained ourselves on bread and water”
    • “This kind of food is not nourishing for young children”
    Synonymsnourishnurture
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  1. 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”
    Synonymskeepmaintain

  2. 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?”
    Synonymsholdsupporthold up

  3. admit as valid

    • “The court sustained the motion”

  4. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

    • “his story confirmed my doubts”
    • “The evidence supports the defendant”
    Synonymsconfirmcorroboratesubstantiatesupportaffirm