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Word: Sustain
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Old French soustenir, from Latin sustinere, from sub- ‘from below’ + tenere ‘hold’
səˈsteɪn
strengthen or support physically or mentally
Short Definition:strengthen or support physically or mentally
Examples:- this thought had sustained him throughout the years
undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury)
Short Definition:undergo or suffer
Examples:- he sustained severe head injuries
cause to continue for an extended period or without interruption
Short Definition:cause to continue for extended period or without interruption
Examples:- he cannot sustain a normal conversation
uphold, affirm, or confirm the justice or validity of
Short Definition:uphold, affirm, or confirm justice or validity of
Examples:- the allegations of discrimination were sustained
Word: Sustain
Speech Type: Noun
səˈsteɪn
an effect or facility on a keyboard or electronic instrument whereby a note can be sustained after the key is released.
Short Definition:effect or facility on keyboard or electronic instrument whereby note can be sustained after key is released
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