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sustain

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Definitions

﹒To strengthen or support physically or mentally.

﹒To cause to continue for an extended period or without interruption.

﹒To bear the weight of or withstand a burden or pressure.

Examples

﹒The athlete needed to sustain a high level of energy throughout the entire marathon.

﹒It is difficult to sustain a conversation when the other person refuses to participate.

﹒The company implemented new policies to help sustain its growth in a competitive market.

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