sustains

1. lengthen or extend in duration or spaceExamples: "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work"Synonyms: keep up, prolong, sustain

2. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)Examples: "She suffered a fracture in the accident"; "He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars"; "She got a bruise on her leg"Synonyms: get, have, suffer, sustain

3. provide with nourishmentExamples: "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"Synonyms: nourish, nurture, sustain

4. supply with necessities and supportExamples: "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There's little to earn and many to keep"Synonyms: keep, maintain, sustain

5. be the physical support of; carry the weight ofExamples: "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?"Synonyms: hold, hold up, support, sustain

6. admit as validExamples: "The court sustained the motion"Synonyms: sustain