sustain
Usage
What are other ways to say sustain?
To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As Apple prepares to roll out its new AI-powered Siri this fall, its devices will require greater memory and storage capabilities to sustain on-device and cloud workloads.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
But investors need to be wary of assuming traditionally cyclical businesses such as memory chips can sustain the market ever.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
To Samsung, its midtier or budget phones help sustain its affiliates’ components business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Outfield players who sustain a serious injury or illness can be replaced in a World Cup squad up to 24 hours before the team's first match of the tournament gets under way.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
A general rule of racing is that virtually no horse can sustain his maximum speed for more than three eighths of a mile.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing sustain
List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Joyas Voladoras" by Brian Doyle
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Mother's Day Words: What Mothers Do
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
