sustained Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
   prolong; keep up; sustain.
   
   • We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
   • prolong the treatment of the patient
   • keep up the good work
2. verb undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
   suffer; sustain; have; get.
   
   • 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
3. verb provide with nourishment
   nurture; nourish; sustain.
   
   • We sustained ourselves on bread and water
   • This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
4. verb supply with necessities and support
   maintain; sustain; keep.
   
   • She alone sustained her family
   • The money will sustain our good cause
   • There's little to earn and many to keep
5. verb be the physical support of; carry the weight of
   support; hold; sustain; hold up.
   
   • The beam holds up the roof
   • He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
   • What's holding that mirror?
6. verb admit as valid
   sustain.
   
   • The court sustained the motion
7. verb establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
   affirm; substantiate; support; confirm; corroborate; sustain.
   
   • his story confirmed my doubts
   • The evidence supports the defendant
8. adjective satellite maintained at length without interruption or weakening
   
   • sustained flight
9. adjective satellite (of an electric arc) continuous
   free burning.
   
   • heat transfer to the anode in free burning arcs

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