sustain


Meanings

  • 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"
    • "The money will sustain our good cause"
  • 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;
  • SUSTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to maintain by providing with food and drink


Scrabble Score: 7

sustain is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

sustain is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

sustain is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 9

sustain is a valid Words With Friends word