"Sustain" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"sustain" Definition
- sustain somebody/something to provide enough of what somebody/something needs in order to live or exist
- sustain something to make something continue for some time without becoming less synonym maintain
- sustain something (formal) to experience something bad synonym suffer
- sustain something to provide evidence to support an opinion, a theory, etc. synonym uphold
- sustain something (formal) to support a weight without breaking or falling synonym bear
- sustain something (law) to decide that a claim, etc. is true or legally valid synonym uphold
"sustain" Synonyms & Antonyms
"sustain" synonyms:
- continue,
- maintain,
- keep,
- prolong,
- protract,
- support,
- preserve,
- bear,
- conserve,
- perpetuate,
- retain,
- back,
- buoy,
- carry-on,
- defend,
- favor,
- favour,
- keep-up,
- keep-alive
"sustain" antonyms:
- curtail,
- halt,
- stop,
- abridge,
- discontinue,
- discourage,
- abbreviate,
- arrest,
- hinder,
- shorten,
- curb,
- hold,
- stall,
- end,
- restrict,
- stem,
- cease,
- impede,
- obstruct