sustained

Meanings

Verb

• lengthen or extend in duration or space
  • "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"
• undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
• provide with nourishment
  • "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
• supply with necessities and support
  • "She alone sustained her family"
• be the physical support of; carry the weight of
• admit as valid
  • "The court sustained the motion"
• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
• simple past and past participle of sustain

Adjective Satellite

• maintained at length without interruption or weakening
  • "sustained flight"
• (of an electric arc) continuous

Adj

• Held continuously at a certain level.
• Held at a certain pitch.

Synonyms

affirm, confirm, constant, continuous, corroborate, free burning, get, have, hold, hold up, keep, keep up, maintain, nourish, nurture, prolong, steady, substantiate, suffer, support, sustain

Antonyms

negate